Landing in the north east of England by way of Surrey, London, Southeast Asia and Australia, Gemma Bern has certainly racked up the air miles, however one thing has always kept her grounded – her two young daughters. Clocking up the air miles has paid off in terms of experience – as newly opened Morgan Douglas continue to go from strength to strength. Working in the hustle and bustle of the busy office in the heart of Durham city, Gemma makes it her responsibility to ensure the student tenants who call the cathedral city home, feel as relaxed and comfortable …
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Trust – it may only be five little letters, but it’s one of the biggest words in the English language, one on which businesses reputations often hang, and the property rental industry is no different. In November 2016, Students in Bristol took to protesting about the condition of their rooms, with alleged negligence for communication with the students around issues with general living conditions. Protests followed after the company refused to sign an ethical lettings charter proposed by students. Providing a level of trust between a landlord and tenants is important to ensuring everyone is happy with the service they …
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“Brexit means Brexit” said Prime Minister Theresa May in July, after the UK voted out of the European Union earlier this year. It’s thrown things such as exchange rates, prices and the stock market into chaos since the news broke. However, as reported by the Independent, the student accommodation sector will stay strong despite the uncertainty. The report from an accommodation specialist points out that while Brexit will inevitably have an effect, those effects will be “limited”. But why is this? Why will student accommodation be just as strong out as it was in the EU? Well, as long as …
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A County Durham student letting company is celebrating after posting record growth – less than a year after starting up. Morgan Douglas Student Lettings which is now based on Elvet Bridge in Durham city centre, moved from Belmont Industrial estate earlier this year after just eight months of business with things continuing to improve, as since the move, they have seen 100% increases in both turnover and stock meaning they are already on for expansion – a plan backed up by the hiring of three new members of staff. Morgan Douglas’ co-founder Douglas McCarroll says the success is down to …
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The British military is, and has been long renowned as one of the world’s finest. Having seen us through multiple wars it defends, but also educates those who serve. Case and point – Douglas McCarroll joint owner of Durham City’s newest and fastest growing student lettings company; Morgan Douglas. Having served 27 years in the military as a Regimental Serjeant Major in the Rifles Regiment, Douglas is more than qualified to talk about how lessons taught in the army effect everyday life once your time in the military is served. And although a change in career from the army to …
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