4 Common Myths about Investing in Real Estate

There are lots of strong views out there when it comes to investing in real estate. But just because something is popular doesn’t mean it’s true. Today, we will look at some common myths surrounding property investment. If you want to learn how to invest in real estate to the best of your ability, then …

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Should I Manage My Own Rental Property in the Current Climate?

The rental market is currently facing a range of challenges due to changes in interest rates, the cost-of-living crisis, rent freeze legislation and a ban on evictions. Despite all of this, a buy-to-let property can still be a good investment to make, with the Scottish property market historically performing well. Changes to legislation Landlords have …

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Save Energy and Money with Easy 5-Minute Projects

This year, more than ever, many of us are looking for ways to save energy and save money. But with Christmas fast approaching and a to-do-list longer than Santa’s beard, you need some fast fixes. These super-quick projects will all increase your home’s energy efficiency and should only take you around five minutes each, whether …

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The Menace of Mould

Tragedy in Rochdale The health implications of mould in a home were highlighted in the most harrowing circumstances recently, when a coroner concluded that the 2020 death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak was caused by a respiratory condition arising from exposure to mould in his family’s Rochdale flat. Babies and children are identified among those most …

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Rising Buy-to-Let Costs Are New Risk to Private Rental Market

Rising rents have dominated discussion in the Scottish housing market throughout 2022. It has been enough for the government to push through emergency legislation to freeze them and restrict landlords’ ability to take possession of their properties. On the other hand, very little is written about the impact increased costs that buy-to-let landlords are facing …

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Repeal of Ground 8 under the Housing (Scotland) Act 1988

Ground 8, the mandatory rent arrears ground, was the most common ground for eviction under the assured tenancy regime. Courts, and latterly the Tribunal, had no discretion but to grant an eviction order provided that both – at the date of service of the AT6 and at the date the case first called, the tenant …

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