It’s essential that landlords and property managers work with tenants to protect rental properties in winter. The snow and freezing temperatures arrived with a bang in December, wreaking havoc in homes across Scotland as pipes froze and burst, boilers broke down and people were left without heating. So, here are ten top tips to help …
Read more >The Scottish Government has announced that it will not extend the rent freeze introduced by the Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Scotland) Act 2022 (the Act) last October on social housing after March 2023. This will mean that councils and RSL’s will be able to set their own rent levels from April. Social landlord representative …
Read more >Following previous blogs on the Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Scotland) Act 2022 (the Act), we thought it would be useful to look at the new grounds for eviction relative to both Private Residential Tenancies (PRTs) and Assured Tenancies (including short-assured tenancies) (SATs), as well as the questions of “substantial rent arrears” and “financial hardship”. …
Read more >The need for new homes Homes for Scotland has estimated the need for 25,000 new homes each year to meet current housing demand. Construction on this scale has not been seen since 2007 in the build-up to the global financial crisis, with the 5-year average currently at c. 19,500. During the cost of living crisis, …
Read more >Looking to find a home to rent in 2023? Here are the dos and don’ts when viewing properties. Think about what you want Make a list of the key features you want in a property – it could be an easy commute to work, proximity to schools, multiple bedrooms, parking or a garden. View properties …
Read more >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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