Getting to know who the co-owners are in your building is important as having a list of their names and contact details can improve communication and allows for better decision-making between owners. This can make the process of organising repairs and dealing with any issues in your building easier. If you don’t know who owns …
Read more >Sales Director, Lyndsay Yuille, and Finance and Digital Marketing Manager, Ross Leiper, from Edinburgh’s RentLocally join Citylets’ Gillian Semmler for episode 73 of Lets Talk. Lyndsay chats about the challenging aspects of the current market and describes situations taking place that she hasn’t experienced in 15 years of business. She shares her views on the …
Read more >Private Housing (Tenancies) (Scotland) Act 2016 introduced a number of significant changes to the private rented sector in Scotland, the most notable being the introduction of Private Residential Tenancies (PRT). One addition under the Act, which has gone under the radar, is the introduction of Rent Pressure Zones. Rent Pressure Zones enable local authorities to …
Read more >Wondering what you can and can’t do when renting a property? Here’s why tenancy agreements are a crucial part of the process. What is a tenancy agreement? A tenancy agreement will outline the terms of your lease and what is expected of you as a tenant. You should read the agreement carefully before you sign …
Read more >Whether it’s making a property more luxurious, comfortable or secure, landlords can increase their rental yields and minimise the risk of a property sitting empty by being more discerning with the features they install in their rental properties. For landlords unsure where to begin, here are a few leading features tenants are often looking for. …
Read more >Winners at the prestigious Scottish Home Awards 2023 have been announced in all 19 categories, including the Residential Letting Team of the Year, sponsored by Citylets for the sixth consecutive year. The 16th annual independent awards programme attracted 140 entries from companies across the Scottish housing industry, and 21 businesses demonstrating excellence in their field …
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