Simply put, knowing what to do in a gas emergency could be the difference in losing or saving your property – or even your life. While this might sound melodramatic, it’s true. Gas safety in the home is incredibly important. Badly fitted and poorly serviced gas appliances can cause gas leaks, fires, and explosions. A …
Read more >We are delighted to share insights from our recent conversation with Sophie Strand, Director of Business Development at Belvoir Edinburgh. With her extensive experience in the property industry, Sophie offers a wealth of knowledge on property lettings, management and the evolving market landscape. Sophie’s career in the property sector has involved working for some high-profile …
Read more >Introduction of the Housing (Scotland) Bill On 26th March this year, a new Housing (Scotland) Bill was introduced to the Scottish Parliament. Within the Bill are several proposed changes including new measures to prevent homelessness, protection of tenants’ rights, pets in properties, and ending of joint tenancies to name a few. Another proposal in the …
Read more >Whilst John Swinney settles into his post as First Minister, many in the housing sector consider how they can reset relations with the SNP government, and what the new administration will do with the contested Housing Bill, there remains one area within the proposed new statute that should be scaled up, rather than scaled back. …
Read more >Holyrood’s period of political instability has negatively impacted Scotland’s housing market, Propertymark has argued. The Scottish Government survived a vote of no confidence on Wednesday 1 May, which was pushed forward by Scottish Labour following the resignation of Humza Yousaf as Scotland’s First Minister. Mr Yousaf resigned his post following the Scottish Greens’ removal from …
Read more >Properly maintaining the area below ground level is crucial for preserving the structural integrity of tenement buildings. This includes ensuring adequate ventilation, preventing moisture build-up, and addressing any issues with dampness or rot. Whether the building has a basement or just a solum (the space beneath the ground floor), taking care of this area is …
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