Category: Being a Landlord

Benefits of Joining Propertymark for a Letting Agent in Scotland

As the legal, regulatory and professional landscape in Scotland continues to evolve, this can be demanding for many letting agents, especially for those operating their own business. This is because there are numerous challenges such as navigating difficult legal and regulatory frameworks like the Private Residential Tenancy system, the Letting Agent Code of Practice, and …

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Low-cost Tenement Maintenance Tips

February is a good time to take stock of your finances and your home after the post-festive period which often leaves people recovering from the over-spending on food, presents, and festive outings like trips to the pantomime. With early December salaries stretched thin, January can feel like a long month. Now that February has arrived, …

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5 Ways to Stay Warmer for Less in Your Property This Winter

How can you stay warm in your rental property this winter, without it costing you and the planet a fortune? January brought freezing conditions and snow for much of the country, with most of us cranking up the heating thermostat or keeping our heating on for longer, to try and keep cosy. But, as we …

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Changes to the Additional Dwelling Supplement (ADS): What the 8% Rate Means for Scotland

In December 2024, the Scottish Government announced a significant change to the Additional Dwelling Supplement (ADS), increasing it from 6% to 8%. This adjustment marks a notable shift in Scotland’s property market landscape, affecting buyers of additional residential properties, such as second homes or buy-to-let investments. The change is part of a broader strategy to …

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What is Assured Advice 40? How it Affects Property Agents in Scotland  

Finding your dream home online and discovering that the property agent either deliberately or unintentionally may have misled you by not providing accurate information of both the inside and outside can be a common frustration for tenants. Fortunately, earlier this year, Propertymark worked with The Property Ombudsman and Warwickshire County Council Trading Standards Service to …

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Maintaining and Repairing Windows

As winter comes to Scotland, and our homes are battered by the high winds, rain and snow which characterise this time of year, we reflect on the importance of our windows. They are vital for letting in the sparse daylight, and for keeping out the cold. So, let’s consider some of the common issues you …

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