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 …
Read more >The real estate market is changing not only as a result of economic cycles. It is also changing due to tools that are reshaping the way information is exchanged between transaction participants. Quick access to reliable documents. Access rights control. The ability to work on materials simultaneously. All of this significantly increases the efficiency of …
Read more >Becoming a landlord can be a daunting prospect with the array of rules and regulations to contend with. However becoming a landlord can be both lucrative and rewarding when you have the right support and guidance. To help with the overload of expectations, we have a step by step guide on becoming a landlord and …
Read more >In July, a tenement building on the southside of Glasgow, on the corner of Kenmure Street and Albert Drive, collapsed. The building had been badly damaged by fire in 2020, so was already lying derelict and fenced off from the street before the incident. Thankfully, nobody was injured, but people living in the neighbouring flats …
Read more >As the new academic year kicks off in September, many students will be searching for accommodation for the new term and may be considering renting a flat alone or with friends or fellow students. Student tenants may be renting for the first time, or the first time in a location and there are a few …
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