Whether you’re a landlord or a tenant, renting can present its fair share of challenges. Though it’s also a financially rewarding venture and provides more freedom in living choices, there are pain points in the process to watch out for. For a smoother rental process, it’s smart to prepare yourself for potential hurdles. To help …
Read more >If you have been considering beginning a property portfolio and launching a career in property investment, there are few better places to do so than in Edinburgh. World-famous and increasingly popular with residents at all ages and stages of life, Scotland’s capital has long been a prime choice for investors as there is always huge …
Read more >Source: Unsplash The Scottish rental market landscape is undergoing a significant shift. Many landlords are currently scratching their heads over their buy-to-let investments. Recent reports have highlighted trends such as a fall in available rental properties. Challenges also loom for tenants. They must ensure landlords keep their side of the bargain with property maintenance. New …
Read more >As explained in previous blogs, the temporary changes introduced by the Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Scotland) Act 2022 on 31 October 2022 ended on 31 March 2024. So, whilst new rules come into play for adjudicating rent disputes, the end of the 2022 Act also means the expiry of the provisions that relate to …
Read more >In episode 85 of Let’s Talk, we’re excited to welcome back Harry Crombie, Lettings and New Business Manager at Edinburgh-based ‘Burgh Property. Harry, a familiar face in Edinburgh’s property market, takes us through his journey and background in the industry, leading up to his current role at ‘Burgh. We delve into the backstory of ‘Burgh, …
Read more >The Scottish Government must bring the country’s housing emergency to an end, Propertymark argues. Despite pledges from Holyrood to invest £400,000 to ensure that many of Scotland’s empty homes come back into use, Scottish Labour MSP Mark Griffin urged the nation’s First Minister, Humza Yousaf, to produce a statement on Scotland’s housing emergency by the …
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