Throughout autumn and winter, tenement buildings and flats often encounter a variety of common maintenance issues. In this article, learn some top tips to protect your property and preserve its value during the colder months. Draughty windows and doors One of the easiest issues to address when it comes to protecting your property in winter …
Read more >Rather than thinking small, at certain times landlords and homeowners make big decisions about whether to invest in their properties. The major conundrum might be about choosing what that ‘big investment’ or in-demand feature should be such as building an extension, converting a loft or garage, installing a pool or landscaping a garden. [Image source: …
Read more >As a tenant in Scotland, it’s important to understand your responsibilities when it comes to the repairs and maintenance of your plumbing and heating systems. While landlords are responsible for ensuring that the property is in good repair, there are certain tasks that fall under the tenant’s responsibility. We will outline best practices for dealing …
Read more >Moving to a new place is something that is both exciting and a bit stressful. With all the packing, organising, and decluttering, this whole experience can be a bit of a shock in our daily routine. And all that, on top of the already overwhelming experience of searching for a new place, setting up paperwork, …
Read more >With the temperatures beginning to drop and cold months fast approaching, it’s now a good time for landlords to start thinking about protecting their property from the elements during winter. This is important not only to protect the value of your long-term investment and avoid the need for making an insurance claim, but essential for …
Read more >It has been mentioned in previous blogs that the Scottish Government intends to bring forward a new Housing Bill in the latter part of this year which is to include, what were described as ‘meaningful rent controls’. The background to the intended new Housing Bill was the ‘New Deal for Tenants: Draft PRS Strategy’, published …
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