In response to the Scottish Government’s consultation on increasing council tax premiums for second and empty homes, Propertymark members in a recent survey said they strongly oppose the proposal. Instead, incentives should be provided to homeowners to make vacant homes more productive and help combat the ever-growing gap in supply and demand. According to the …
Read more >Understanding your market is vital to succeed in the modern world of property rentals. For landlords in Scotland, this means knowing what features Scottish tenants are looking for in 2023 and how to deliver on these expectations. Aligning your rental properties with tenant preferences can help you attract quality tenants, minimise void period, and maximise …
Read more >When starting a new lease, one of the biggest decisions is whether to take a property already equipped with furnishings or opt for an empty space to gradually fill with your own belongings. Both options have their merits when flexibility, costs and personal style are considered, and there is demand for both furnished and unfurnished …
Read more >Claims for damage are among the most frequently made against tenancy deposits. 41% of disputes handled by tenancy deposit protection scheme SafeDeposits Scotland between January and June 2023 involved a claim for damage, with only cleaning claims exceeding this percentage. They are also among the highest claims made, with an average claim of £298 (higher …
Read more >Episode 75 of Citylets podcast, Lets Talk covers the issue of pest infestation in Scottish rental homes. Branch Manager of Glasgow Property Letting (GPL), Michelle O’Donnell, advises on a different types of infestations; how to identify them, their cause and how they can be eliminated. Gillian also asks Michelle about who’s responsible in each situation …
Read more >Do you know how to deal with a water leak in your rental property? It’s every tenant’s nightmare – the damage, the mess, the stress – but knowing what to do if you discover a water leak will help you to act quickly. You’ll be able to minimise the impact of the leak, prevent further …
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