The residential lettings market has become more active over the past few years. Big cities maintain strong demand while regional areas attract tenants who want affordable and flexible housing options. At the same time, letting agents and portfolio landlords must deal with three major challenges, which include increased competition, changes in needs, and a regulatory …
Read more >For several years, the Scottish Government has been working to modernise the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) system. Progress, however, has been slow due to various factors – most recently the UK Government’s decision was to delay its own EPC reforms until the second half of 2027. What were the proposed reforms? In October 2025, the …
Read more >The Investigations and Commencement of Repair (Scotland) Regulations 2026, come into force in Scotland on 6 October 2026. This means that landlords must investigate reports of damp and mould and start any repairs needed within set timescales. Why is it being introduced? It is a set of regulations for the implementation of ‘Awaab’s Law’ which …
Read more >Scottish landlords are increasingly weighing the merits of purchasing holiday rentals at home or abroad. Estepona, situated on Spain’s Costa del Sol, is catching attention as an appealing alternative to Edinburgh, thanks to its climate, rental yields, and the lifestyle it offers. This article compares the opportunities of investing in holiday rentals in Edinburgh versus …
Read more >For a lot of first-year students, renting feels like the first real step into adulthood. It is exciting in the way freedom usually is. No curfews, no parent checking if the heating is on too high, no one asking why there are three mugs and two hoodies on the floor. On paper, it sounds simple: …
Read more >When we think of the word ‘tenement,’ we often think of a traditional building constructed from sandstone in the 19th century. However, under Scots law, a ‘tenement’ is any building divided horizontally into two or more flats, and this includes many four-in-a-block and high-rise buildings constructed in the late 20th century. Many of these buildings …
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