Regular property inspections are an important part of managing a rental property, allowing landlords and letting agents to check its condition and identify maintenance issues before they become more serious. So, how often should an inspection take place? There is no legal requirement for a property to be inspected at a specific interval. In practice, …
Read more >From Sharing a Fridge to Sharing a Friendship Live with someone for a full year and you can still barely know them. A kitchen shared, a bathroom shared, and beyond that, often not much at all. None of that has to be the case. A shared hobby is the easiest bridge going from polite strangers …
Read more >For any homeowner, your titles are a crucial legal document. They show who the property belongs to, and what your rights and responsibilities are in regard to your property. If you live in a tenement building, parts of which are shared with several different flat owners, understanding your titles is particularly important. You will rely …
Read more >The Scottish Government recently announced its Programme for Government, which the housing sector felt did not go far enough and lacked detail on the housing measures that the First Minister announced. The Programme outlined several measures that the Scottish Government hopes will tackle housing supply and delivery, support the private rental sector, and reduce homelessness. …
Read more >Turning a flat into a holiday let used to be mainly a yield decision. In Scotland, landlords now need to consider licensing, planning and safety requirements before taking bookings. Missing a compliance step can lead to enforcement action, fines or delays. The Short-Term Let Licence Scottish Landlords Need to Consider All short-term let accommodation in …
Read more >Most landlords start close to home. It makes sense. You know the area, you have a feel for local rents, and if something goes wrong, you are not several hours away. For a Scottish landlord with one or two properties, that familiarity can be a real advantage. But once a portfolio begins to grow, there …
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