On a sunny mid-afternoon in early October, large chunks of red sandstone, apparently from a second-storey window lintel, came tumbling down off a tenement building in Portobello in Edinburgh. Fortunately, the fallen stonework, which landed on the pavement adjacent to the entrance of a Scotmid car park, did not cause any injuries. But it does …
Read more >I wonder what President Franklin D Roosevelt would say about Scotland’s current housing crisis. FDR steered the US through the Great Depression and was once quoted as saying: “Do something. If it works do more of it. If it doesn’t, do something else.” That seems pretty straightforward, but why are we still struggling to find …
Read more >Given the rise of property prices over recent years, it’s no surprise that co-ownership has emerged as a popular strategy for property investment. This method for getting on the property ladder or kicking off an investment portfolio allows individuals to pool their resources. You’ll have a bigger scope of properties to choose from, since your …
Read more >Are you new to renting in Scotland, moving here for the first time, or stepping out on your own? Navigating Scotland’s private rented sector can feel daunting, especially with its unique rules and competitive market conditions. Episode 93 features Nicky Lloyd, Head of Lettings at ESPC, providing invaluable insights and practical advice for prospective tenants …
Read more >When a landlord claims part of the tenant’s deposit, the inventory is a vital document that adjudicators will use to understand the state of the property at both the start and end of the tenancy. It is unlikely that the property at the end of the tenancy, particularly for longer tenancies, will be returned in …
Read more >Does absence of landlord registration invalidate the tenancy agreement? Readers will be aware it is an offence for a landlord to let property in Scotland unless registered with the local authority landlord register. If convicted, landlords face a fine of up to £50,000. While the absence of a landlord registration is a matter for which …
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