Linda Kennedy - Can woman's touch turn bleak house into home sweet home?

THERE'S no soft landing in sight for the economy, but there may be a fluffy cushion. A report says there are growing numbers of female landlords. At last – some good news in the property market!

What, you cry? Is that stereotype wallpaper covering the opening paragraph of this column? No, I don't think having a landlady means an inventory automatically includes chenille bolsters ripe for plumping. But let's face it, women generally tend to ...