Category: Being a Tenant

How Detailed Is Too Detailed?

Drama down under The demands of an Australian landlord recently went viral, reaching these shores via platforms such as Reddit and online news outlets. The story concerned a landlord checklist issued to tenants ahead of routine mid-tenancy inspections, with 20 points ranging from “light fittings must be wiped and free of insects” to “swimming pool …

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Why Do Tenancy Agreements Matter?

Wondering what you can and can’t do when renting a property? Here’s why tenancy agreements are a crucial part of the process. What is a tenancy agreement? A tenancy agreement will outline the terms of your lease and what is expected of you as a tenant. You should read the agreement carefully before you sign …

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Tenants in Scotland: Your Plumbing and Heating FAQs Answered

Are you forever asking Google to answer heating and plumbing FAQs about your rental property? As a tenant, you need to know how your domestic plumbing and heating systems work. Using them correctly and efficiently will not only ensure you have heat and hot water when you need it, but also prevent damage and costly …

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10 Surprising Benefits of Being a Tenant You Never Knew Existed

Home ownership comes with many responsibilities. The prices of residential properties have skyrocketed today, making it difficult for potential home buyers to fund their dream homes. High real estate prices in the United Kingdom are nothing new, but the stamp duty holiday prompted the buyers’ rush to purchase properties before the end of the tax …

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Your Frequently Asked Questions about Renting Answered

Looking to rent a property in Edinburgh? Here are some frequently asked questions to put your mind at ease before you go through the renting process. How should I begin looking for a property? Be organised. Register on rental websites and set up alerts for the type of property you’re looking to rent in your …

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How Digital Marketing Can Benefit Landlords and Tenants

In an increasingly digitised world, digital marketing has become a crucial aspect of the way properties are marketed. Letting agents make use of a huge range of digital marketing techniques to establish new leads for landlords and grow as much interest in a property as possible. At the same time, potential tenants searching online can …

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