The start of the tenancy can be a stressful time as you get everything in order for your new tenant(s) moving in. Failure to have all your ducks in a row at this stage could result in an even more stress inducing experience when the tenancy ends, particularly if you find yourself in a dispute …
Read more >Letting Out at Home, Renting Abroad: What a Move to Cyprus Means for UK Landlords A recognisable pattern turns up in letting agents’ inboxes every year. An owner does not sell when they move abroad – they let, keep the property as a hedge, and rent at the other end while they work out whether …
Read more >The compliance challenge facing UK landlords Running a rental in the UK now demands more than a set of keys and a tenancy agreement. Rules differ across England, Wales and Scotland, and local authorities expect evidence that landlords understand their obligations. From deposit protection and Right to Rent checks in England, to licensing for HMOs …
Read more >The Scottish private rented sector has experienced significant change over recent years, with evolving legislation, changing investor priorities and continued debate around the future of buy-to-let. Against this backdrop, understanding what’s really happening within Scotland’s investment market has never been more important. In the episode 113, we welcome back Portolio’s founders, Chris Wood and Ross …
Read more >Tenants who believe they have been misled into ceasing to occupy a PRT can raise a claim of Wrongful Termination utilising the Private Housing (Tenancies) Scotland Act 2016. If successful, the First-tier Tribunal (FTT) may grant a Wrongful Termination Order (WTO). The current maximum a landlord can be ordered to pay a former tenant is …
Read more >During 2025, Scotland passed the Housing (Scotland) Act 2025, introducing a range of reforms to the private rented sector. The legislation provides for a number of changes designed to strengthen tenants’ rights, including new rights to request permission to keep a pet or make certain changes to their home, as well as changes to the …
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