As a tenant in Scotland, it’s important to understand your responsibilities when it comes to the repairs and maintenance of your plumbing and heating systems. While landlords are responsible for ensuring that the property is in good repair, there are certain tasks that fall under the tenant’s responsibility. We will outline best practices for dealing …
Read more >Moving to a new place is something that is both exciting and a bit stressful. With all the packing, organising, and decluttering, this whole experience can be a bit of a shock in our daily routine. And all that, on top of the already overwhelming experience of searching for a new place, setting up paperwork, …
Read more >With the temperatures beginning to drop and cold months fast approaching, it’s now a good time for landlords to start thinking about protecting their property from the elements during winter. This is important not only to protect the value of your long-term investment and avoid the need for making an insurance claim, but essential for …
Read more >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 …
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