Category: Property

Advantages of Selling and Moving into a Rental

As much as the idea of owning a home is romanticised in our culture, the realities of owning your own home aren’t always what they seem. Being a homeowner can be great, but it can also introduce additional challenges that inhibit your potential quality of life. Taking a different perspective, we want to explore why rentals …

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Winter Worries That Might Affect Your Deposit

‘Tis the season to be jolly – but there is nothing jolly at all about facing a deposit dispute at the end of a tenancy. From decorations that have been left up when the tenancy moves out to damage that has been caused by harsh weather conditions during the winter, tenancy deposit scheme SafeDeposits Scotland …

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Housing Bill: Update

We have previously blogged on the terms of the Housing (Scotland) Bill (the Bill) as presented at stage 1 of its progress through the Scottish Parliament. The previous blogs can be found here and here. And whilst the parliamentary debate on stage 1 of the Bill only took place on 28 November 2024, the Scottish …

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Maintaining and Repairing Windows

As winter comes to Scotland, and our homes are battered by the high winds, rain and snow which characterise this time of year, we reflect on the importance of our windows. They are vital for letting in the sparse daylight, and for keeping out the cold. So, let’s consider some of the common issues you …

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Family-Friendly Areas in Edinburgh: Where to Rent with Kids?

If you’re searching for the ideal city to bring up your family, Edinburgh is a fantastic choice. Offering a mix of historic charm, modern amenities, excellent schools, an abundance of museums and galleries and plenty of green spaces for children to explore, it’s certainly a very exciting prospect for any young family. In fact, earlier …

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The SCQF Level 6 Qualification Offered by Propertymark Qualifications

The qualification that can open many doors for property agents is officially approved by Scottish Government Propertymark Qualifications recently launched Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) Level 6 Certificate in Property Agency (Lettings) has been officially recognised by the Scottish Government, which has many benefits for property agents. After a recent review, the Scottish Government decided …

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