Damage and missing items often lead to deposit deduction claims at the end of a tenancy. For tenancy deposit scheme SafeDeposits Scotland, damage is one of the main sources of claims. It’s important for both landlords and tenants to understand what qualifies as damage, and where fair wear and tear and betterment come into play. …
Read more >Keeping rental properties attractive without overspending is a constant balancing act for landlords. Tenants want homes that feel modern and well cared for, while landlords need upgrades that are affordable, durable, and easy to maintain. DIY wall panelling has become a popular solution because it ticks all of those boxes. Done correctly, wall panelling can …
Read more >A war involving Iran and the United States has a huge effect on the property market in Scotland. Property markets are rarely moved by geopolitics in a direct trackable point of impact. Instead, they react through a chain of pressure points: energy prices, inflation, interest rates, consumer confidence, construction costs, import/export sanctions, migration patterns, mortgage …
Read more >Scotland’s Private Rented Sector (PRS) continues to evolve following a period of significant legislative change. From proposals around rent controls to new energy efficiency standards and increasing compliance requirements, landlords and letting agents across Scotland are adapting to a complex and shifting regulatory landscape. In episode 107 of the Citylets podcast, Gillian is joined by …
Read more >There are many changes on the horizon for the Scottish rental market in 2026. It is important to understand the changes coming up to ensure you remain compliant. The market is changing frequently and you need to continue to proactively prepare your business for these changes. The most imminent changes are: Making Tax Digital, EPC …
Read more >15 years ago, the landscape of Scotland’s private rented sector witnessed significant change, with the introduction of the Tenancy Deposit Scheme (Scotland) Regulations 2011. The regulations made the protection of deposits taken on tenancies to which the landlord registration provisions in the Antisocial Behaviour etc. (Scotland) Act 2004 apply a legal requirement. Introduction of deposit …
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