With the changing legislative landscape for landlords, there is empirical and substantial anecdotal evidence to suggest that landlords are seeking to recover possession more and more for reasons other than for rent arrears. Whether that be to sell properties to exit the private rented sector (in whole or part) or to recover a property for …
Read more >In response to the Scottish Government’s consultation on increasing council tax premiums for second and empty homes, Propertymark members in a recent survey said they strongly oppose the proposal. Instead, incentives should be provided to homeowners to make vacant homes more productive and help combat the ever-growing gap in supply and demand. According to the …
Read more >Claims for damage are among the most frequently made against tenancy deposits. 41% of disputes handled by tenancy deposit protection scheme SafeDeposits Scotland between January and June 2023 involved a claim for damage, with only cleaning claims exceeding this percentage. They are also among the highest claims made, with an average claim of £298 (higher …
Read more >Do you know how to deal with a water leak in your rental property? It’s every tenant’s nightmare – the damage, the mess, the stress – but knowing what to do if you discover a water leak will help you to act quickly. You’ll be able to minimise the impact of the leak, prevent further …
Read more >Brexit has ushered in a period of significant change for the United Kingdom, including Scotland. Among many other sectors, it has affected the rental market in various ways, some anticipated, others unforeseen. This blog aims to unravel some of the critical impacts Brexit has had on Scotland’s rental market. Challenges To start, the uncertainty surrounding …
Read more >Something is afoot in the Scottish housing sector and to understand it better, a trawl through some of the endless statistics generated, could be enlightening. The backdrop of a rapidly increasing base rate, troubling inflation and food prices 18% higher than last year, paints a pretty bleak picture. Add to that recently published figures showing …
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