I became a landlord two years ago when an unexpected windfall enabled me to take the first step on the rungs of the property development ladder. I managed to acquire a couple of small beach apartments in prime locations which I later renovated and began to rent out. What I was looking for was a long term investment that would provide me with a small but steady income.

One of the first tasks I set myself was finding a good accountant to go over all the figures with me and advise me about finances. Of course there were plenty of accountants out there, but what I wanted was someone specialising in small businesses who would give me sound advice without making me feel ashamed of my lack of financial know-how. Luckily I found Accounting NOW and they fit the bill exactly.