In Scotland, Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) were first introduced in The Energy Performance of Buildings (Scotland) Regulations 2008 in response to an EU directive that aimed to reduce the amount of energy used by buildings in EU states. But to what extent does this influence the decisions of homebuyers, property investors, and tenants? The housing …
Read more >The landscape of work has undergone a seismic shift in recent years, with “remote work” emerging as a predominant force shaping this transformation. As the concept of remote work has moved from being a niche to a mainstream mode of employment, it has rippled its effects across various sectors – notably the property market. Scotland, …
Read more >Lets Talk’s 76th episode features CEO of the Association of Scotland’s Self-Caterers (ASSC), Fiona Campbell. With the impending date of the 1st October drawing closer, Lets Talk host, Gillian Semmler, talks to Fiona about the serious concerns of the measures introduced by the Scottish Government to regulate the short-term lettings industry. They talk about the …
Read more >[Image source: Deposit photos] While Scotland’s summers aren’t typically known for their blazing temperatures, when things do heat up, traditional properties built to keep us warm might feel uncomfortable. In rental properties where air conditioning has been installed or requested by tenants, a balance might need to be struck between the tenants’ comfort levels and …
Read more >Discussions around the meaning of professionalism and the importance of qualifications in the housing and property sector never dissipates, now, on the back of mandatory qualifications for those working in social housing in England being introduced, could this be the start of ‘professionalism’ in the sector for all of the UK? Earlier this year, Michael …
Read more >Thinking of investing in buy-to-let property? Here’s everything you need to know to get started. It’s well-reported that Edinburgh is one of the most challenging places in the UK to rent a home, and the demand from prospective tenants searching for a home in the city simply doesn’t match up to the levels of available …
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