With the temperatures beginning to drop and cold months fast approaching, it’s now a good time for landlords to start thinking about protecting their property from the elements during winter. This is important not only to protect the value of your long-term investment and avoid the need for making an insurance claim, but essential for …
Read more >It has been mentioned in previous blogs that the Scottish Government intends to bring forward a new Housing Bill in the latter part of this year which is to include, what were described as ‘meaningful rent controls’. The background to the intended new Housing Bill was the ‘New Deal for Tenants: Draft PRS Strategy’, published …
Read more >Why we need to get more comfortable talking about mental health in the workplace! Share reflect on another very important awareness day, and why we must do better to embed changes in mental health in the workplace, especially the housing and property sector. World Mental Health Day took place on 10th October and seeks to …
Read more >Earlier this year, the Scottish Government announced a series of updates to the existing Repairing Standard that will be enforced from 1st March 2024. The Repairing Standard covers the legal and contractual obligations of private landlords to ensure their property or properties meet the minimum physical standard of repair. As landlords and letting agents get …
Read more >Scotland’s private rented sector currently comprises around 395,000 households, every single one with a unique story. There are also some distinctions between rented properties in Scotland and other parts of the world, and from area to area within the country itself. With St. Andrew’s Day approaching, it seems like a good time to look at …
Read more >Innovative technological advancements are poised to make a profound impact on the way agents operate in 2024. In this article, we delve into the top five technologies that are set to reshape the property letting business in the coming year. Technological advancements have steadily begun to change and shape the business landscape around us. As …
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