Episode 72 features founder of Colin McShane Interior Styling. Established in 2008, Colin talks about the history of the company and why his previous experiences in auctioneering and property management led him to create the business. Colin chats about the main elements of property staging and how it maximises the potential of a property. Often …
Read more >Defended Tribunal applications inevitably lead to delays in the process for landlords in terms of recovery. This is in addition to the enforcement of eviction delays due to the eviction moratorium. One could not be criticised for suggesting that the balance of fairness now appears to be heavily weighted in favour of the tenant both …
Read more >Despite research and urgent calls to the Scottish Government to end the Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Scotland) Act 2022, it has announced yet another extension to the legislation beyond 30th September 2023 for an additional six months. If voted in, not only will the temporary legislation continue to damage landlords struggling with spiralling costs …
Read more >The Cost of Living (Tenant Protection)(Scotland) Act 2022 (the Act) came into force on 28th October 2022 and introduced what was described by the Scottish Government as “emergency measures” to respond to the cost of living crisis. With the Act we got the rent cap (originally a rent freeze) and the eviction moratorium which operates …
Read more >In an increasingly digitised world, digital marketing has become a crucial aspect of the way properties are marketed. Letting agents make use of a huge range of digital marketing techniques to establish new leads for landlords and grow as much interest in a property as possible. At the same time, potential tenants searching online can …
Read more >Scotland’s natural beauty has always attracted visitors worldwide, drawing them in with its picturesque landscapes, tranquil lochs and historical sites. Recently, however, there has been a significant shift in the Scottish property market. More than ever before, people are seeking solace in Scotland’s countryside properties, sparking a remarkable rise in demand post-pandemic. When the COVID-19 …
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