Ahead of the Scottish Budget on 4th December 2024, Propertymark has urged the Scottish Government to start incentivising investment in the private rental sector. Following the appointment of John Swinney as Scotland’s First Minister on 7th May 2024, the professional body called on the Scottish Government to tackle Scotland’s housing emergency by reviewing all costs …
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 >Scotland’s ambitious climate change targets mean private landlords need to start thinking now about switching to more energy-efficient and sustainable heating sources. While the details of new legislation are still being debated, the Scottish Government’s target is to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045. We can all agree that measures to combat climate …
Read more >In episode 91, we are joined by Louise Amos, Director at Lismore Asset Management Limited. With a wealth of experience in the property industry, Louise has carved out a successful career, leading to the establishment of her own business, Lismore Asset Management. We hear about her journey, the services offered by Lismore, and her perspectives …
Read more >Edinburgh-based property portal ESPC has unveiled the top-performing postcodes for rental yields in Edinburgh for the first quarter of 2024. Using the latest rental data from Citylets and current house price information from ESPC, the analysis highlights four Edinburgh postcodes that delivered the highest rental yields for buy-to-let investors from January to March 2024. Nicky …
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