Category: Being a Landlord

How to Buy a Home with Bad Credit

Bad debt can haunt you for years, but it doesn’t necessarily mean you won’t be able to buy a home. If you’re dreaming of owning your own place, don’t give up hope just yet. Here we’ve put together a guide below so you can better grasp the process of getting a guaranteed loan with bad …

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Report Reveals Unique Scottish Dispute Statistics

Tenancy deposit protection around the UK This summer saw the 10th anniversary of tenancy deposit protection in Scotland, with legislation having been introduced in 2011 and tenancy deposit protection schemes commencing operation in 2012. Regulations surrounding the protection of tenancy deposits in England and Wales came into effect in 2007, with Northern Ireland following the …

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5 Top Tips to Make Sure Your Boiler Is Ready for Winter

Is your boiler ready for winter? The seasons have well and truly turned, and winter is coming – the busiest time of the year for one of the most valuable assets in your home or property – your boiler. So, there’s no better time than now to make sure your boiler and heating system are …

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The New Rent Arrears Ground and the Private Residential Tenancy

The Scottish Government passed the Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Scotland) Bill in early October and it came into force on 28th October 2022. The Bill provides exemptions to the eviction moratorium for new and existing grounds under both the assured and private residential tenancy regimes. This article focuses on the new rent arrears ground …

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Green Spaces that Have the Wow Factor Even in Winter

Our gardens don’t tend to be at their best during the winter months. Rain, frost and a lack of inclination often results in outdoor space that is more sad than stunning. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Whether you’re a landlord looking to increase the appeal of your rental property or a tenant …

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Gas Safety Checks – the Essential Guide for Landlords

Annual landlord gas safety checks – who needs them? Who is responsible for making sure they are carried out? What is actually checked and why are these checks important? Today, with the climate crisis and soaring energy costs constantly in the mainstream media, the domestic gas industry has never had so much exposure. EVER. With …

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