Q&A: RENTING January 28, 2010 James Davis MANAGING DIRECTOR OF UPAD.CO.UK Q.Dear James, my tenants will be moving out in two months, and I want to ensure the property remains full. What advice do you have for me? A.We call this “avoiding the voids”, and it’s one of the most important issues of being a landlord. You have to be [...]
Suits with the kecks factor January 28, 2010 FOR all its strengths, the trouser suit does not have the glamorous reputation of its older but sexier sister, the skirt suit. But if you’re the sort of woman who prefers to have her legs warmly encased in fabric during the winter months, and who wants to cross her pins without worrying about exposing any [...]
Shared ownership suits City workers, not just teachers January 28, 2010 LONDON house prices might have risen some 5 per cent since last January but as any first-time buyer will tell you, it is tougher than ever to get on the property ladder. With mortgage approvals still below their long-term average and deposits often as high as 40 per cent, even young professionals earning a decent [...]
Three red cards mar Egypt win January 28, 2010 EGYPT will meet Ghana on Sunday for the title of African champions after beating eight-man Algeria 4-0 in an explosive semi-final in Angola. A Hosni Abd Rabou penalty and further strikes from Mohamed Zidan, Mohamed Abdelshafy and Mohamed Gedo sent Egypt through while Algeria exited in shame. Ghana beat Nigeria 1-0, Rennes striker Asamoah Gyan [...]
GET MOISTURE IN THAT SKIN January 28, 2010 Sara Hollamby Style Counsel I’M so pleased the snow is finally on its way out, not because of the commuting chaos it caused, or because I’m bored with my “really warm” clothes. No, it’s because the cold weather played havoc with my skin, which has definitely got the winter blues. It’s dry and dull despite [...]
British lion roars on as imperious Murray eyes his place in history January 28, 2010 AUSTRALIAN OPEN ANDY MURRAY believes he can etch his name into British tennis history by landing a maiden Grand Slam victory at the Australian Open. The British No1 recovered from a set down to beat Croatian giant Marin Cilic 3-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-2 and set up a Melbourne showdown with either world No1 Roger Federer [...]
Henin stands between Serena and 12th Slam title January 28, 2010 DEFENDING champion Serena Williams admitted she was “shocked” to earn an Australian Open showdown with Justine Henin following a hard-fought semi-final against Li Na. The world No1 was made to fight all the way by the Chinese 16th seed before eventually reaching a fifth Melbourne final with a 7-6 (7-4), 7-6 (7-1) win. But while [...]
OUT OF OFFICE January 28, 2010 MOHI MATAL’S SPICE MASTERCLASS Learn to know your cumin from your garam masala at Holborn restaurant Moti Mahal’s spice-blending masterclasses, where you will be taught by head chef Anirudh Arora how to mix Indian spices. Afterwards, you get a three-course lunch and your own spice-blending starter kit. Courses are running on the last Saturday of [...]
Verminator could be back to face United January 28, 2010 ARSENAL have received a huge fillip ahead of Sunday’s crunch visit from Manchester United after it emerged defender Thomas Vermaelen has not broken his leg, as first feared. Belgium centre-back Vermaelen – known as the Verminator to the Emirates faithful – looked in grave danger of missing the rest of the season when he left [...]
Mutu fails another drug test January 28, 2010 FORMER Chelsea striker Adrian Mutu is facing career ruin after failing another drug test, this time for sibutramine, a banned appetite suppressant. The 31-year-old, who served a seven-month worldwide ban for using cocaine while at Stamford Bridge, tested positive after playing for Fiorentina earlier this month. Mutu could be banned for four years if the [...]
