If you’re looking to purchase a second home, there are a few things you’ll need to consider before making the purchase. This guide will help you to get started so you won’t get lost along the way. Buy-to-let For people who want to invest their money in a tangible asset that has often been relatively …
Read more >Since The Tenancy Deposit Schemes (Scotland) Regulations were first introduced in 2011, the two most fundamental compliance rules for landlords and letting agents who have received a tenancy deposit have been: to transfer the deposit to a government approved scheme within 30 working days of the tenancy start date; to provide all tenants on the …
Read more >The last 24 months have seen so many changes across every aspect of our lives. This has been no different for property landlords. With an ever-changing landscape of legislation pre-pandemic, this area of the property sector has had a lot to consider and comply with, which has continued apace. When looking at the key challenges …
Read more >Congratulations, you’ve found your dream home and it’s time to start moving! But, with so many things to arrange, where do you start? Below, we outline some of the most important tasks you need to complete when it comes to moving home. Follow this list to ensure you cover everything. Book removals Before you start …
Read more >Sharpen your pencils as the deadline for entries in the national awards competition which celebrates and recognises achievements in Scottish housing is fast approaching. The Scottish Home Awards has a wide range of categories, one of which is the Residential Letting Team of the Year sponsored by Citylets for the fifth consecutive year. With just …
Read more >Jo Parry-Geddes, Associate and Conservation Architect with Mill Architects joins Lets Talk host, Gillian Semmler for episode 51 to answer some of the most frequently asked questions regarding housing standards and repairs within the Private Rented Sector (PRS). Jo gives advice and shares scenarios that may concern landlords/property owners – from a notice being served …
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