Scotland is a country full of rich architectural heritage. You only have to take a glance at some of its striking historic buildings to understand how deep that runs. Scotland’s rich architectural history is preserved largely through its collection of listed buildings – i.e. structures of special historical or architectural interest. [Image source: Deposit photos] …
Read more >Renting a space in a historic building offers a unique charm, evoking a timeless beauty that modern constructions often lack. These architectural treasures can provide a living experience steeped in history and cultural significance, appealing to those who appreciate vintage aesthetics and the stories etched into the walls. However, it’s crucial for potential renters to …
Read more >Scotland’s Housing Bill ‘does very little to increase the supply of private rented homes’, Propertymark argues. The Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee are currently examining the Bill and have asked for views on the legislation. It consists of proposals for long-term rent controls, new rights to retain pets and decorate properties, and enhanced safeguards …
Read more >Chances are, if you’re a tenant in a privately rented home in Scotland, your home is heated by a gas heating system. Knowing how your boiler works and what to do in an emergency is essential in keeping warm and safe at home, but there’s more to the world of boilers than that. Here’s nine …
Read more >For the Scottish Government, declaring a housing emergency was perhaps inevitable, with local authority after local authority finding themselves with no other option but to declare that they could not meet their housing obligations, and more still declaring this after the Government’s announcement. But what to do now? That seems to be the question on …
Read more >Following on from last month’s blog on the proposed rent control provisions in the Housing Bill, this month’s blog looks at the some of the other aspects in the Bill that directly affect the Private Rented Sector. The order they appear, follows the order they appear in the Bill rather than any particular order of …
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