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Make Your Property Stand Out from the Crowd

How to make a property unique? Property markets are fickle beings. They’re unpredictable and changeable. But regardless of where they go, the real estate world has to keep going. Sometimes when there are too many properties available, landlords may want to look for ways to help their property stand out from the rest so they …

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What to Do When an Owner Won’t Pay for a Communal Repair?

Tenement building repairs are inevitable and taking quick action could lessen the damage and cost. However, dealing with communal repairs can be stressful, especially when owners are absent or in dispute or refuse to pay their share. Ideally, owners will be paying into a fund, often referred to as a building reserve or sinking fund. …

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Property Sales Market Remains Robust and Competitive

The property market in Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and the Borders continued strong between October and December 2022, with high interest in home buying and selling, despite the recent political and economic challenges, such as rising interest rates, deepening cost of living crisis and increasing energy bills. Although a slight cooling of the market was …

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Renting For First Timers: What to Look For

If you’re a first-time renter, you may be wondering what it takes to find the perfect flat for your needs and budget. Finding an affordable rental can be difficult if you don’t know where to start. We have some tips that will help you get started on finding the right place for you. Start with …

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How Much Can I Ask for as a Tenancy Deposit? … And Other Important Points

All eyes on rent The rent freeze announced by the Scottish Government in September has continued to be a talking point in Scotland’s private rented sector, and is likely to remain a closely watched topic as 31st March 2023 approaches (it was stated that the freeze would be in place until this date at least). …

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10 Top Tips to Help Protect Your Rental Properties in Winter

It’s essential that landlords and property managers work with tenants to protect rental properties in winter. The snow and freezing temperatures arrived with a bang in December, wreaking havoc in homes across Scotland as pipes froze and burst, boilers broke down and people were left without heating. So, here are ten top tips to help …

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