As an investment, property has always been a consistent and appealing prospect — both to those already on the ladder and looking to grow a portfolio, and new investors dipping a tentative toe in the market. It does take a certain kind of person to become (and stay) successful as a landlord, ...

Any experienced landlord knows their best professional friend is their property manager. Few people have the time or skills to manage their own investment, and this industry is definitely one that benefits from “allowing the experts to do their jobs.” Being a landlord is fraught with diffic...

Purchasing property and becoming a landlord can be a great way to make a profit. If done correctly, it can be extremely lucrative — however, by the same token, if done in the wrong way, it can become a financial and emotional millstone. But what do we mean by the “wrong way”, and how can yo...

Becoming a property investor can be exciting, daunting and profitable in equal measure. Making a profit through rental income is an excellent way of creating healthy cash flow, as well as potentially gaining equity through capital growth. But there are quite a few factors to consider before...

Purchasing an apartment, house or commercial property and making a profit through rental income can be an excellent investment — but it’s not for everybody.

You might not think there’s much to it: purchase a place, install a tenant and receive your rent money, right? On the surface...

Property investing to make a profit by renting out is no longer the domain of the traditional wealthy landlord stereotype. Anyone with the means to secure and service a mortgage can purchase a house or apartment and rent it out to tenants with the view to (hopefully) making a profit. There ...

When you’re considering becoming a landlord, it’s not quite as simple as sticking a pin in a map, purchasing a house or apartment, installing a tenant and sitting back to count your money every month. Although we all wish that were true…

You’ve no doubt heard the saying “location...

There are many industries that require the installation and use of a wastewater treatment plant, including food processing, textile manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and mining - to name just a few. The effective and ethical management of large quantities of effluent produced by manufacturing o...

The process of water softening is essential for a huge range of industrial applications. It tackles the issue of “hard water”— which has high levels of calcium, magnesium and other minerals. This can cause debilitating limescale build-up on boilers and other vital equipment, decreasing thei...

Reverse osmosis (RO) has been around since 1959 (although the process of osmosis was observed in a laboratory setting as far back as 1758) and today it is used in a vast number of applications. In an industrial context, the process has become invaluable, and if not for this vital water puri...