Picture this: you’ve been managing a couple of properties, and things have been fairly smooth. Now, though, you have the opportunity to expand or have already begun to expand your property portfolio, and you know that things are going to change. Once your portfolio grows, many areas become much more complex, and financial management is …
Read more >Property assets don’t manage themselves and overtime the complexities have become more and more onerous. Even the most seasoned landlord will know that buildings, tenants, debt, tax exposure, legislation, compliance and cash flow rarely move in the same direction. For years, letting agents were seen primarily as facilitators; arranging viewings, collecting rent, and keeping things …
Read more >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 …
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