Cold, colder, freezing… don’t let the winter take you by surprise! It may not feel like it has properly arrived yet but we are being promised the coldest and snowiest winter in 5 years… Whether you are a landlord or a tenant, there are some precautions you can take to minimise the risk of emergencies, …
Read more >East Central Scotland Market Overview According to the latest House Price Report (September – November 2016) by ESPC, the property market in east central Scotland has remained healthy. Despite the decrease in the number of new homes brought to the market (8.3% YOY) and falling number of homes sold in the last 3 months (11.7% …
Read more >Often when couples or flatmates move into a rented property, neither the tenant nor landlord considers the issues that may arise if the partnership dissolves and one chooses to move out. This type of situation can throw up concerns for both tenant and landlord. The remaining tenant is often unsure whether they have the right …
Read more >Over the past decade the Scottish Private Rented Sector has been subject to new legislation and regulations aiming to drive up standards within the letting industry. However, without the right enforcement these new laws become obsolete. According to a survey carried out by Scottish Association of Landlords (SAL), 69% of Scottish people believe local authorities …
Read more >Moda Living has purchased the former Strathclyde Police Headquarters at Pitt Street and will build hundreds of rental apartments. Moda Living already have several large Build To Rent developments in England and this purchase will be their first in Scotland. Not only is it a clear indication of confidence in the Scottish rental market, it …
Read more >Carbon Monoxide is a notorious killer. This odourless, colourless and non-irritant gas, exposure to which even at a low level, can cause serious injuries and in more extreme cases – death. It is estimated that one in 10 Scottish adults has suffered from carbon monoxide poisoning in their home and the risk of exposure is …
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