The current rent freeze in Scotland is set to end soon on the 31st of March. The freeze, initially put in place by the Scottish Government under the Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Scotland) Act 2022 has been in place since 6th September 2022. The freeze was initiated as a means of easing the financial …
Read more >Tenement maintenance and repair management can be hard to navigate and requires the co-operation of multiple people. Working well with owners is paramount to having a well-maintained tenement building that is warm and dry. With the right knowledge, such as how to contact owners, flat owners’ responsibilities, and how to best approach common repairs, this …
Read more >Just about everybody who owns a rental property has weighed up the pros and cons of long-term versus short-term rentals. For many, the ease and consistency of having a single tenant all year round outweigh the complexities of short-term rentals, but it doesn’t have to be that complicated. While it’s true there are more things …
Read more >Episode 81 features Kirstie Donnelly, an Associate Solicitor with TC Young giving advice for landlords and letting agents on correct procedures to follow for certain unresolved issues with tenants. Kirstie initially talks about the history of TC Young, the company’s dedicated Private Rented Sector team, their experience and the services that they provide. Lets Talk …
Read more >It’s been well-documented that renting in Edinburgh is no easy task, with rental rates rising and demand for property in the capital far outstripping the available supply. Renting a home in Edinburgh is currently difficult to do, with a shortage of quality homes available, and many lettings experts across the country are finding themselves inundated …
Read more >Scottish councils will soon have additional powers to raise funds by doubling the amount of council tax second homeowners pay, but Propertymark has questioned the effectiveness of this proposal and the Scottish Government’s use of existing taxes collecting from property transactions to help solve the country’s housing crisis. This is partly due to the fact …
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