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 …
Read more >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 …
Read more >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 …
Read more >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 …
Read more >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 …
Read more >From the start of October, the Scottish Government required all of its local authorities to have a short-term lets licensing scheme in place. The aim being to ensure short-term lets are safe and that concerns from people living in some areas of the country about their impact on housing supply in those local communities, are …
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