The 2020s kicked off with most of the world shutting down due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, five years on from the lockdown that had us all stuck inside baking bread and racking our brains over Zoom quizzes, it’s interesting to reflect on the impact the global health crisis had on the private rented sector …
Read more >Many landlords in Scotland are reluctant about renting homes to international tenants due to popular concerns on references, guarantors, or legal requirements. However, with Scotland’s strong demand for rental properties, landlords can benefit from understanding how to accommodate tenants who have recently arrived on a skilled worker visa or health and care visa. Scotland has …
Read more >How can Propertymark help Scottish property agents? Property professional body Propertymark’s membership numbers for Scotland are 6 per cent higher now than they were one year ago. In February 2024, the figure stood at 714, and as of February 2025, that number jumped to 759. With property agents in Scotland experiencing an increase in legislation, …
Read more >Scotland stands at the forefront of a green energy revolution, with ambitious targets for renewable energy adoption that present unique opportunities for buy-to-let property owners. Renewable electricity generation in Scotland is now equivalent to around 97% of its gross electricity consumption, and the growing opportunities for renewables has translated into a significant increase in eco-friendly …
Read more >Ever walk into your rental flat and feel like it’s missing ‘you’, that spark of personality that makes a space a home? However, you don’t need a big budget or a landlord’s blessing to change that. It can be as simple as swapping out shower heads to one that you feel suits your style and …
Read more >A problem which frequently affects flat owners is the issue of organising payments for repairs to common areas of their building. ‘Common’ areas in tenement flats refers to areas used by everyone in the building, such as central stairs, the roof, the close and external walls. Your titles may designate different parts of the building …
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