The Scottish private rented sector is on the brink of its most significant overhaul in years, with the Housing (Scotland) Bill currently making its way through the Scottish Parliament. Landlords and letting agents across the country are watching closely and many aren’t waiting for Royal Assent to begin adapting their practices. The Bill, which was …
Read more >As the new academic year kicks off in September, many students will be searching for accommodation for the new term and may be considering renting a flat alone or with friends or fellow students. Student tenants may be renting for the first time, or the first time in a location and there are a few …
Read more >When the weather is fair, homeowners and landlords can take advantage by carrying out maintenance to the outside of their properties. Summer is the perfect time of year to tackle outdoor jobs such as gardening, painting and caring for your property’s railings and ironworks. This month, we talk you through some useful tips for summer …
Read more >The Sheriff Appeal Court has recently upheld a decision that a landlord did not breach their duties under the Occupiers’ Liability (Scotland) Act 1960. The case involved a tenant, NM, who sought damages after her children fell into a hot bath sustaining injuries. NM held a short-assured tenancy from March 2017 to November 2018. In …
Read more >One of the most common questions a landlord will ask a letting agent is “What type of property should I buy to let out in the private rented sector?” Before we answer this question it is important to understand your target market. This means to be able to distinguish between different types of tenants and …
Read more >Whilst the most recent developments on the legislative journey for the Housing Bill did not include changes that would require Scotland’s private rented sector to react within set timescales to reports of dampness and mould, it would be prudent for all landlords to review how they deal with reports of dampness and mould, as pressure …
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