Category: Being a Landlord

Tips for Setting Appropriate Rental Prices to Attract Quality Tenants While Maximising Returns

Setting the right rental price is a delicate balance that requires careful consideration of market conditions, property attributes, and tenant expectations. In the competitive Scottish property market, and in Edinburgh specifically, where rental demand can vary significantly from urban to rural areas, landlords must be strategic to attract quality tenants and maximise returns. Here are …

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Top Tips for Breathing New Life into Your Rental Property

When it comes to investing in a buy-to-let property, it’s often the case that you’ll make a bigger profit by choosing an older or more dated property and putting your stamp on it. An appealing rental not only minimises vacant periods, but it also means you can charge a higher rent which in turn increases …

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Essential Tips for Creating an Energy Efficiency Rental Property

Many responsibilities come with being a landlord and oftentimes they are costly. From property management to repairs and maintenance, there’s a lot that can be a drain on your time and finances. And with the rising cost of living as well as gas and electricity prices, it’s no wonder landlords are looking for ways to …

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Out of Sight, Out of Mind… Out of Pocket?

When it comes to cleaning a property, lots of things can stand out for immediate attention. Dust on a mantlepiece, crumbs on a carpet, cooking stains on a hob, hairspray residue on a mirror… These will be obvious tasks to attend to before checking out at the end of a tenancy, but a common and …

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Legal Aspects of Shared Repairs

Shared repairs can be a complex and sometimes controversial issue for property owners. When multiple parties are involved in maintaining a tenement or common building, legal responsibilities and obligations come into play. It is crucial for property owners to understand the legal aspects of any common repair. In this article, we’ll delve into the legal …

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How to Deal with Anti-Social Tenants

When landlords decide to rent property, they are unlikely to expect anti-social behaviour (ASB) from their tenants. Unfortunately, ASB can occur and landlords are responsible for dealing with this when it takes place in and around their properties. This article outlines steps landlords can take to address anti-social tenants. Initial complaints of ASB will likely …

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