February is here, and marks the big day for everyone where they express their affection for the one they love the most. That’s right, February 20th marks National Love Your Pet Day. Almost half of adults in Scotland are pet owners, and many look to their pets for comfort and companionship. For those living in …
Read more >As the legal, regulatory and professional landscape in Scotland continues to evolve, this can be demanding for many letting agents, especially for those operating their own business. This is because there are numerous challenges such as navigating difficult legal and regulatory frameworks like the Private Residential Tenancy system, the Letting Agent Code of Practice, and …
Read more >February is a good time to take stock of your finances and your home after the post-festive period which often leaves people recovering from the over-spending on food, presents, and festive outings like trips to the pantomime. With early December salaries stretched thin, January can feel like a long month. Now that February has arrived, …
Read more >How can you stay warm in your rental property this winter, without it costing you and the planet a fortune? January brought freezing conditions and snow for much of the country, with most of us cranking up the heating thermostat or keeping our heating on for longer, to try and keep cosy. But, as we …
Read more >In December 2024, the Scottish Government announced a significant change to the Additional Dwelling Supplement (ADS), increasing it from 6% to 8%. This adjustment marks a notable shift in Scotland’s property market landscape, affecting buyers of additional residential properties, such as second homes or buy-to-let investments. The change is part of a broader strategy to …
Read more >Finding your dream home online and discovering that the property agent either deliberately or unintentionally may have misled you by not providing accurate information of both the inside and outside can be a common frustration for tenants. Fortunately, earlier this year, Propertymark worked with The Property Ombudsman and Warwickshire County Council Trading Standards Service to …
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