When we think of the word ‘tenement,’ we often think of a traditional building constructed from sandstone in the 19th century. However, under Scots law, a ‘tenement’ is any building divided horizontally into two or more flats, and this includes many four-in-a-block and high-rise buildings constructed in the late 20th century. Many of these buildings …
Read more >A war involving Iran and the United States has a huge effect on the property market in Scotland. Property markets are rarely moved by geopolitics in a direct trackable point of impact. Instead, they react through a chain of pressure points: energy prices, inflation, interest rates, consumer confidence, construction costs, import/export sanctions, migration patterns, mortgage …
Read more >Scotland’s Private Rented Sector (PRS) continues to evolve following a period of significant legislative change. From proposals around rent controls to new energy efficiency standards and increasing compliance requirements, landlords and letting agents across Scotland are adapting to a complex and shifting regulatory landscape. In episode 107 of the Citylets podcast, Gillian is joined by …
Read more >There are many changes on the horizon for the Scottish rental market in 2026. It is important to understand the changes coming up to ensure you remain compliant. The market is changing frequently and you need to continue to proactively prepare your business for these changes. The most imminent changes are: Making Tax Digital, EPC …
Read more >15 years ago, the landscape of Scotland’s private rented sector witnessed significant change, with the introduction of the Tenancy Deposit Scheme (Scotland) Regulations 2011. The regulations made the protection of deposits taken on tenancies to which the landlord registration provisions in the Antisocial Behaviour etc. (Scotland) Act 2004 apply a legal requirement. Introduction of deposit …
Read more >The Repairing Standard is the minimum physical standard which a property must meet when it is being rented out in Scotland. This article details how Scottish landlords can maintain their flats up to and beyond the minimum criteria set by the Repairing Standard. This article will also explore what the Repairing Standard is, how it …
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