As the festive season approaches, many tenants across Scotland will be feeling the financial strain. Increased spending on gifts, higher energy bills, food and seasonal income dips can lead to difficult choices, sometimes prioritising Christmas over monthly bills. What would you choose not to pay to cover Christmas? For many tenants, it’s their rent. Social …
Read more >Christmas is fast approaching, and Santa Claus will be checking his list twice to see who’s naughty or nice. Whether you’re a tenant or a landlord, it is also worth checking your inventory a couple of times to avoid any disputes over the deposit. The inventory is one of the most important pieces of evidence …
Read more >Scotland’s property market continues to evolve, with steady demand for city-centre living and a growing reliance on professional factoring services. As urban living intensifies, property factors are expected to deliver efficient, tech-enabled services while navigating a complex regulatory and economic landscape. Major Trends Shaping the Sector Urban rental growth and changing expectations The rental market …
Read more >At the end of a private rented tenancy, if the landlord believes the tenant has been in breach of their tenancy agreement, they may wish to make a claim for part of the deposit. There are a variety of different types of claims that could be made, but ultimately there should only be a claim …
Read more >Once upon a time in Scotland, for many private landlords, the letting process was straightforward. Renting out a property simply consisted of placing an advert in the local newspaper, choosing a preferred tenant, and dealing with the occasional maintenance issue. However, what once felt like a casual side venture has matured into a regulated profession. …
Read more >Owners of tenement flats share responsibility for the common areas of their building, which everyone uses, such as the front door, stairs, close and roof. This shared responsibility means paying the correct share when repairs are required. However, in our work providing support and advice to tenement owners, we frequently come across cases where a …
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