A property inventory is a document that contains the condition a rental property is in at the start of the tenancy. Inventories need to be incredibly detailed and must contain photographic evidence for them to be successfully used for a deposit claim at the end of the tenancy. Attention to detail is critical and it …
Read more >2024 proved to be another rollercoaster year for landlords and property investors in Scotland. With a wave of new legislative, regulatory, and tax changes, many of us are reeling under the weight of all the changes the PRS has seen. Changes to the Repairing Standard From 1st March 2024, several new requirements were added to …
Read more >Most tenancies go ahead without incident, tenants move in, pay their rent and look after the property. However, that is not always the case and where a tenant leaves a property sometimes the security deposit taken is not enough to pay for damage caused meaning a landlord has to consider whether or not to pursue …
Read more >As the Housing Bill continues to journey through Parliament, can consensus and common sense prevail in allowing tenants to decorate their homes as they see fit? A recent look around at the homes available for rent in Glasgow demonstrated a huge diversity of properties available, but also a huge variety of standards of properties in …
Read more >The buy-to-let market is evolving rapidly, and investors need to stay informed about shifting demand, regulatory changes, and investment strategies to ensure long-term success. In our latest podcast episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Wendy Gallagher, Managing Director of One Stop Properties. With an extensive background spanning mortgage advising, underwriting, and lettings management, …
Read more >February is here, and marks the big day for everyone where they express their affection for the one they love the most. That’s right, February 20th marks National Love Your Pet Day. Almost half of adults in Scotland are pet owners, and many look to their pets for comfort and companionship. For those living in …
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