Scotland is a country that boasts dramatic landscapes, thriving cities, rich cultural heritage, and a rapidly evolving tech scene. It is one of the best places that you can consider moving to. And the best part? It supports almost every kind of lifestyle. But where exactly should you move to in this vast country? Well, …
Read more >Whilst the sector’s interest is almost entirely focused on the debate around the Housing (Scotland) Bill, and at the time of writing the Scottish Parliament are debating Stage 3 amendments, this blog will focus on a slightly more mundane subject and that is the question of awards of interest on First-tier Tribunal payment orders. We …
Read more >Tenants moving into a rented property will likely need to pay their landlord a deposit. For some, this might be the first time they have had to do this, and they might have a lot of uncertainty about what a deposit is and why it is necessary. As the leading tenancy deposit scheme in Scotland, …
Read more >The question of rent increases is always a potential thorny issue for landlords who have seen costs increase but at the same time understand the pressures tenants are also under. Landlords rethink strategies amid affordability concerns The UK’s private rental market has entered a period of adjustment after years of headlines being dominated by surging …
Read more >The new visitor levy rules introduced by Edinburgh City Council are yet another example of policymakers trying to tax their way out of a problem without addressing its root causes. The Visitor Levy (Scotland) Act became law in September 2024, giving councils across Scotland powers to charge a tax on paid, overnight accommodation. From 24 …
Read more >September is one of the busiest times of the year in the private rented sector (PRS), particularly for tenancy deposit schemes like SafeDeposits Scotland, who see a large number of deposits being registered for students moving into new homes as they prepare for the academic year ahead. Many students moving into new homes will be …
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