As night follows day organisations across all sectors will crow about their successes to promote their wares. In too many cases, however, this is simply an internal subjective view based on hubris and gut feeling, but it forms a useful window dressing for PR purposes. However, a recent report has provided three housing organisations with …
Read more >When selling a property, it’s important to get as much value from it as possible. If you’re planning to sell or just looking to increase your property’s value for the future, there are various methods to consider to suit your budget and timeframe. With the UK property market set to remain competitive for the remainder …
Read more >With summer upon us, plants are soaking up the sun and growing in the usual places, like gardens and parks – but they can also be seen growing in less desirable places, like in the gutters and walls of tenement buildings. Plant growth can cause serious damage to properties, so it’s crucial to take preventative …
Read more >In a previous blog, we looked at Private Residential Tenancies (PRT) and Wrongful Termination Orders (WTO), which are a “new” (in the legal sense) innovation introduced by sections 57 and 58 of the Private Housing (Tenancies)(Scotland) Act 2016 (the 2016 Act). The point of WTOs being that they “police” misuse of the grounds for possession …
Read more >Since the turn of the year, the forthcoming ‘XL bully ban’ has attracted media attention. Now, with changes to the legislation set to be enforced from 1st August 2024, we explore how the new rules may impact landlords and tenants in the Private Rented Sector (PRS). In January 2024, the Scottish Government announced a two-stage …
Read more >Continuing to look past the headline grabbing parts of the recent Housing Bill, the Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee considered part 3 of the proposed legislation at a session on 25th June, and what it means for placemaking and tenancy sustainment in the private rented sector (PRS). Parts 1 and 2 of the Bill …
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