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 …
Read more >Earlier this year, the Scottish Government announced a series of updates to the existing Repairing Standard that will be enforced from 1st March 2024. The Repairing Standard covers the legal and contractual obligations of private landlords to ensure their property or properties meet the minimum physical standard of repair. As landlords and letting agents get …
Read more >Scotland’s private rented sector currently comprises around 395,000 households, every single one with a unique story. There are also some distinctions between rented properties in Scotland and other parts of the world, and from area to area within the country itself. With St. Andrew’s Day approaching, it seems like a good time to look at …
Read more >Innovative technological advancements are poised to make a profound impact on the way agents operate in 2024. In this article, we delve into the top five technologies that are set to reshape the property letting business in the coming year. Technological advancements have steadily begun to change and shape the business landscape around us. As …
Read more >With so many of us working from home on various days during the week, having an appealing and practical area to work in has become one of the most desirable features in today’s rentals. This article explores six ways to design a great workspace in a rental, whether you’re a landlord preparing to let a …
Read more >Choosing the best contractor is a major decision when organising shared repair projects. The contractor you pick will have a big impact on the quality of the work, how smoothly the project runs, and how happy the other owners are. So, it’s important to be careful and well-informed when making this important choice. Here are …
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