2024 proved to be another rollercoaster year for landlords and property investors in Scotland. With a wave of new legislative, regulatory, and tax changes, many of us are reeling under the weight of all the changes the PRS has seen. Changes to the Repairing Standard From 1st March 2024, several new requirements were added to …
Read more >Most tenancies go ahead without incident, tenants move in, pay their rent and look after the property. However, that is not always the case and where a tenant leaves a property sometimes the security deposit taken is not enough to pay for damage caused meaning a landlord has to consider whether or not to pursue …
Read more >The Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Saving Provision) (Scotland) Regulations 2025 Prior to the pandemic and cost of living crisis, rent increases were not subject to much attention in the Scottish PRS. This is because landlords rarely sought to increase the rent during a tenancy, often allowing the rent to remain the same for a …
Read more >As the Housing Bill continues to journey through Parliament, can consensus and common sense prevail in allowing tenants to decorate their homes as they see fit? A recent look around at the homes available for rent in Glasgow demonstrated a huge diversity of properties available, but also a huge variety of standards of properties in …
Read more >Renting out properties in Scotland is very competitive. Rents are increasing every year, with the average rent of a one-bed property at £856 per month. With these rising costs come greater expectations and requests from tenants. If you want to stay competitive and win great tenants, this article is for you with essential tips for …
Read more >Image source: Pixabay If you are looking for a tenant or buyer, renovating your home can be a great way to make your property stand out and command a higher fee. When you modernise it with new paint, flooring, and a few updated designs here and there, you’ll attract more reliable renters and reduce vacancies. …
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