Most tenants arrive at a viewing with a mental checklist of the obvious things: is the kitchen big enough, how far is the bus stop, does the boiler look like it has been maintained this century. Those questions are worth asking. But the ones that determine whether a tenancy goes smoothly tend not to come …
Read more >The Investigation and Commencement of Repair (Scotland) Regulations 2026 (the Regulations) introduce specific duties for private landlords in Scotland in relation to damp and mould which come into force on 6 October 2026. These duties build upon existing obligations for landlords under the Tolerable and Repairing Standards and require landlords to investigate reports of damp …
Read more >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 …
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