Renting a Home: What to Do with Your Newfound Terrace

If you’ve never lived in a home with one, a terrace or garden can be life-changing. Access to an outdoor space that’s all yours can keep you from feeling cooped up and get you back in touch with nature. If you’re pondering what to do with the terrace of your new rental, you’ll be happy …

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Safeguarding Your Tenement: The Importance of Maintaining Areas Below Ground Level

Properly maintaining the area below ground level is crucial for preserving the structural integrity of tenement buildings. This includes ensuring adequate ventilation, preventing moisture build-up, and addressing any issues with dampness or rot. Whether the building has a basement or just a solum (the space beneath the ground floor), taking care of this area is …

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A Spring-Cleaning Checklist for your Tenement

As the weather begins to warm up, it’s the perfect time of year to give your tenement building a thorough spring clean. Follow this guide to learn what to look out for this spring to ensure your tenement stays warm, dry, safe, and in good working order. Checking the common close and stair lighting As …

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Overcoming Pain Points for Small Property Rentals in Scotland

Whether you’re a landlord or a tenant, renting can present its fair share of challenges. Though it’s also a financially rewarding venture and provides more freedom in living choices, there are pain points in the process to watch out for. For a smoother rental process, it’s smart to prepare yourself for potential hurdles. To help …

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Working Well with Owners

Tenement maintenance and repair management can be hard to navigate and requires the co-operation of multiple people. Working well with owners is paramount to having a well-maintained tenement building that is warm and dry. With the right knowledge, such as how to contact owners, flat owners’ responsibilities, and how to best approach common repairs, this …

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Protecting Homes against the Weather

When the sun comes out, we can wear a pair of sunglasses to protect our eyes. When the temperatures drop during the winter, we can wear a hat, scarf and gloves to keep ourselves warm. And when the heavens open up and the rain starts pouring, an umbrella can shield us to prevent us from …

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