As a landlord or tenant, ensuring your rental property remains both functional and visually appealing is essential. One often-overlooked yet vital feature of a well-maintained property is the floor access cover. Whether you’re updating a rental space or ensuring seamless utility access, selecting the right floor access cover can significantly impact the property’s usability and …
Read more >Ahead of the Scottish Budget on 4th December 2024, Propertymark has urged the Scottish Government to start incentivising investment in the private rental sector. Following the appointment of John Swinney as Scotland’s First Minister on 7th May 2024, the professional body called on the Scottish Government to tackle Scotland’s housing emergency by reviewing all costs …
Read more >Are you looking to rent your first home? Wondering what you need to know about deposits, documents, and finding a good place to live? Renting can be exciting but comes with responsibilities and rules that are essential to understand before signing any contract. Here’s a straightforward guide to renting your first place without the stress. …
Read more >We have blogged on issues around the duties on landlords under the Tenancy Deposit Schemes (Scotland) Regulations 2011 (as amended) (the Regulations), short-term lets and what is and what is not an “only or principal home” before. In a recent appeal before the Upper Tribunal, these issues came together when a group of university students …
Read more >Edinburgh is one of the most in-demand cities in the UK to live in, and is well documented as amongst the most expensive too, especially for those looking to rent a home. However, despite the rising rental rates, tenants do not appear to be swayed from living in this exciting, culturally rich and historically fascinating …
Read more >As a first-time tenant or landlord, you may find yourself with many questions, especially when it comes to the tenancy deposit. As Scotland’s housing market continues to evolve, some new trends are coming, and it’s important to understand the procedures, especially when it comes to a tenancy deposit. The Scottish housing market is seeing some …
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