The Scottish Government’s New Deal for Tenants is, to coin a well-known advertising slogan, ‘exactly what it says on the tin.’ The 108-page document contains the word ‘tenants’ 289 times — over 100 times more than ‘landlords’ (165 times). ‘Tenants’ rights’ outnumbers references to ‘landlords’ rights’ by nine to one. So what, some might say. …
Read more >Portolio’s Chris Wood and Ross McDonald feature on Episode 56 of Citylets Lets Talk. They share valuable advice for landlords and investors who may be considering buying or selling a tenanted property and talk about the impact of current and proposed regulations. Chris and Ross discuss the buy to let market in general and the …
Read more >Insurance, whilst a dry subject, is an absolute must for property owners. Whether you own a home, let one to tenants or use it as a holiday home/short let, insurance is a necessary evil. When letting a property, landlord insurance becomes even more vital, especially if you have a mortgage on the property. Should the …
Read more >The legacy of 2020’s multiple lockdowns and regulations led to a rise in properties being viewed and let via digital channels. As a result, there has never been a more vital time for letting agents to push forward with strong digital marketing strategies to generate leads. But, what if you’re not seeing the results you …
Read more >The modern world seems to be all about risk. We analyse it endlessly, look at risk aversion so we don’t face it all and then mitigate against all the risks we can think of for our businesses. The construction and house building sector is no different to any other in that respect and possibly takes …
Read more >Partner at Bannatyne, Kirkwood, France & Co (BKF & Co) Rory Cowan, features on episode 55 of Lets Talk. Rory talks about the history of the company and the services that they specialise in, as well as what led him to focus on practising property law. With all the changes in private rented sector legislation …
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