Category: Being a Landlord

Painting a Brighter Future for the PRS – By Allowing the Tenants to Do So

As the Housing Bill continues to journey through Parliament, can consensus and common sense prevail in allowing tenants to decorate their homes as they see fit? A recent look around at the homes available for rent in Glasgow demonstrated a huge diversity of properties available, but also a huge variety of standards of properties in …

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Lets Talk with Wendy Gallagher

The buy-to-let market is evolving rapidly, and investors need to stay informed about shifting demand, regulatory changes, and investment strategies to ensure long-term success. In our latest podcast episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Wendy Gallagher, Managing Director of One Stop Properties. With an extensive background spanning mortgage advising, underwriting, and lettings management, …

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Pets in Properties

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 …

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Benefits of Joining Propertymark for a Letting Agent in Scotland

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 …

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Low-cost Tenement Maintenance Tips

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, …

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5 Ways to Stay Warmer for Less in Your Property This Winter

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 …

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