Getting your tenancy deposit back after moving out of a rented property in Scotland can be straightforward if you know what steps to follow. Whether you’re renting your first flat or moving on to somewhere new, ensuring that you get your deposit back is very important for your financial stability. Follow some practical advice to …
Read more >Whether you’re a landlord or a tenant, renting can present its fair share of challenges. Though it’s also a financially rewarding venture and provides more freedom in living choices, there are pain points in the process to watch out for. For a smoother rental process, it’s smart to prepare yourself for potential hurdles. To help …
Read more >Some tenancies in Scotland will have had the same tenants for years or even decades, but there are many situations which may result in a change to a property’s occupancy. Instances where all tenants move out are fairly straightforward, but there are different circumstances where it is not so much of an ‘open and shut …
Read more >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 …
Read more >All eyes on rent The rent freeze announced by the Scottish Government in September has continued to be a talking point in Scotland’s private rented sector, and is likely to remain a closely watched topic as 31st March 2023 approaches (it was stated that the freeze would be in place until this date at least). …
Read more >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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