The Appeal of Mid-Market Renting

There are few topics that generate as much passionate debate as housing, assuming of course that you have removed sport from the equation. One look at the screaming headlines recently testifies to that, with the latest discussions in Scotland surrounding the floating home being offered to Ukrainian refugees who have fled here to escape constant …

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Lets Talk with Sean Harper

Sean Harper, director and owner of Gas Care Domestic Ltd features on episode 58 of Lets Talk. Sean’s family run business has been established for over seven years and not only specialises in gas, plumbing and heating solutions but also provides other services to ensure landlords and agents can be fully compliant with their properties. …

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Tenant Unions – Do They Help or Hinder?

There are organisations that exist to provide tenants renting their homes privately with appropriate support and advice when they need it. Two of them, the Tenant Information Service and Tenant Participation Advisory Service, were enlisted by the Scottish Government to deliver a series of focus groups to explore the needs and views of tenants during …

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The Expensive Ostrich Technique

Many homeowners budget for buying a place but they don’t budget nearly as well for maintaining that place. If you own a home, it’s probably your most expensive and prized asset. Yet, many seem content with watching that value chip away every day due to a lack of care. A flat in a well-maintained building …

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What Are the Pros and Cons of Obtaining a Buy-to-Let Mortgage as a Limited Company?

Purchasing a buy-to-let mortgage as a limited company has become one of the biggest property trends over the past few years – but will it work for you? A buy-to-let mortgage for limited companies allows you obtain a mortgage on properties through a business, as opposed to in your own name. It is advised that …

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Managing the Unexpected – a Guide for Resolving Common Repairs

Every letting agent has dealt with common repairs when managing a property and these repairs are often complicated, time-consuming, involve co-ordinating lots of people and, let’s face it, are difficult to manage alongside your already high workload. So let’s take a look at how you can quickly get a handle on what needs done and …

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