About the Author

Max has worked in the furnishing industry for over twelve years and has extensive knowledge of both the furnishing industry and the rental investment property market. He joined InStyle Direct in 2008 as a Design Assistant and now, as Head Designer, leads a team of four designers.read full profile

How to Achieve the High End Interior Design without the Price Tag

Whether you are a resident or landlord, often the purchase of the property itself swallows most of your budget and leaves little to get it’s interior designing done. It is possible to not only g...
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New Year, New Potential: Maximise returns on your buy-to-lets

It’s that time again when everyone has set out their New Year’s resolutions – vowing to get fit and healthy or master a new language or skill. But what about your rental property? It may need so...
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The 48 Hour Transformation

Defining the Ideal Tenant Ask any landlord what makes an ideal tenant and they will mention three things: professional tenants with excellent references and good credit ratings, those who wish to sign...
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The Impact of Home Furnishing to Maximizing Rental Potential

The studio apartment at Catalina House had been proving a tricky let for its owners. Marketed since completion, it had seen seven viewings, however there had been little to no interest from prospectiv...
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Design-Led Furniture Packages Influenced by Pantone’s Greenery

Worldwide authority on colour, Pantone announces a colour every year that it believes captures the spirit of the moment. This year Pantone chose Greenery, a lush, verdant colour that makes you think o...
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Interior Furnishing Trends for 2017

As every landlord knows, furnished properties rent more quickly and for those that are furnished on trend and to a high standard, the rental value often increases too. I regularly attend design indust...
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Irresistible Riverside Living

A great riverside apartment, had been on the market for a number of weeks with unsatisfactory tenant interest until Marc von Grundherr of Benham & Reeves suggested a different approach to the land...
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A Step Ahead

The key to maximising a property’s potential is to make it as attractive as possible to high-end tenants. Renting is a long-term lifestyle choice for many and the property itself needs to reflec...
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Make a Splash

Autumn is a strange season of contrasts. We are surrounded by uplifting, vibrant colours, crimson berries shine through falling leaves in shades of scarlet and gold. Yet the days are growing darker an...
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Head(boards) up

Headboards. We love them. They’re a bit of an art form in their own right and getting the design spot on can completely transform the look of your bedroom. But where do you start and what look s...
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