Following months of upheaval since the disastrous mini-budget last September, Q1 2023 saw an increase in interest rates for the 11th consecutive time, to 4.25%, in a bid to curb rising inflation. Despite this and the deepening cost of living crisis, the property market in Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and the Borders continued to perform …
Read more >Being a property developer is a team game. The backbone of every successful business in the industry is collaboration. While building new homes was originally touted as the best way to beat the housing crisis, naysayers now speak up and believe differently; reclaiming empty buildings is apparently a more promising solution. While the way through …
Read more >As Humza Yousaf is voted in as the new First Minister and a cabinet reshuffle seeing Paul McLennan in a new position as Housing Minister, there are pressing issues within the entire housing and property sector that need to be prioritised as part of the Scottish Government’s new leadership agenda. The new Ministerial post for …
Read more >As a landlord or property professional, it is important to maximise the potential of the property you are letting. As such, treating your portfolio like any other business is essential, from figuring out your profit margins to expanding your property empire. You must consider how the rental property is marketed as first impressions count for …
Read more >Patrick Harvie said in January he would seek to extend the cost of living legislation that includes Scotland’s rent cap and moratorium on evictions. Following the Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee’s scrutiny of the proposals to amend the Cost of Living Act, and a majority vote, the Scottish Parliament passed the amended regulations on …
Read more >Letting agents play a crucial role in the property rental market, acting as intermediaries between landlords and tenants. With the rise in popularity of letting agent jobs , competition in the industry has become increasingly fierce. So, if you want to stand out and succeed in this field, you must have a thorough understanding of …
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