The question of rent increases is always a potential thorny issue for landlords who have seen costs increase but at the same time understand the pressures tenants are also under. Landlords rethink strategies amid affordability concerns The UK’s private rental market has entered a period of adjustment after years of headlines being dominated by surging …
Read more >Becoming a landlord can be a daunting prospect with the array of rules and regulations to contend with. However becoming a landlord can be both lucrative and rewarding when you have the right support and guidance. To help with the overload of expectations, we have a step by step guide on becoming a landlord and …
Read more >Buying a rental property is just the start of a long journey. To make it succeed maintenance is not optional. Looking after the building keeps tenants happy, protects income and preserves the asset. When you deal with small problems straight away you avoid the stress and cost of big repairs later. Here are the top …
Read more >The new visitor levy rules introduced by Edinburgh City Council are yet another example of policymakers trying to tax their way out of a problem without addressing its root causes. The Visitor Levy (Scotland) Act became law in September 2024, giving councils across Scotland powers to charge a tax on paid, overnight accommodation. From 24 …
Read more >In a recent Upper Tribunal (UT) decision, the UT looked again at the question of the validity of Notices to Leave where there were errors or omissions in the notices and, in particular, to what extent a failure to complete all parts of the prescribed form for the notice to leave (NTL) would invalidate the …
Read more >The Scottish Government has proposed new minimum energy efficiency standards for private rented homes, in a significant development for the private rental sector – as a landlord, you need to understand what this would mean for you and your properties. This guide will outline why new minimum energy efficiency standards for the Scottish Private Rented …
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