When starting a new lease, one of the biggest decisions is whether to take a property already equipped with furnishings or opt for an empty space to gradually fill with your own belongings. Both options have their merits when flexibility, costs and personal style are considered, and there is demand for both furnished and unfurnished …
Read more >Claims for damage are among the most frequently made against tenancy deposits. 41% of disputes handled by tenancy deposit protection scheme SafeDeposits Scotland between January and June 2023 involved a claim for damage, with only cleaning claims exceeding this percentage. They are also among the highest claims made, with an average claim of £298 (higher …
Read more >Episode 75 of Citylets podcast, Lets Talk covers the issue of pest infestation in Scottish rental homes. Branch Manager of Glasgow Property Letting (GPL), Michelle O’Donnell, advises on a different types of infestations; how to identify them, their cause and how they can be eliminated. Gillian also asks Michelle about who’s responsible in each situation …
Read more >Do you know how to deal with a water leak in your rental property? It’s every tenant’s nightmare – the damage, the mess, the stress – but knowing what to do if you discover a water leak will help you to act quickly. You’ll be able to minimise the impact of the leak, prevent further …
Read more >Brexit has ushered in a period of significant change for the United Kingdom, including Scotland. Among many other sectors, it has affected the rental market in various ways, some anticipated, others unforeseen. This blog aims to unravel some of the critical impacts Brexit has had on Scotland’s rental market. Challenges To start, the uncertainty surrounding …
Read more >Common repairs in tenement buildings can be time consuming and stressful to deal with. Whether you own a tenement flat that is well-maintained and managed or you’re not sure where to start, the process for organising a common repair can be difficult to navigate. Following proper procedures is a critical element in the repairs process …
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