Category: Being a Tenant

Answering Tenants’ Most Frequently Asked Questions

If you’re looking to rent a property in Edinburgh, you might have many questions about how the process works, especially if it’s your first time renting in Scotland. Here, we answer some of the most frequently asked questions to help you feel equipped to proceed with your property search. How should I start searching for …

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Do Tenants Know How the Private Rented Sector Works?

Scotland has a healthy commercial property market, with Peter Walker of the Business Insider reporting that Scotland has seen an increase of 4% in the first half of the year despite an overall decrease in the rest of the UK1. With businesses attracted to Scotland, renters will follow bringing with them the demands for more …

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Deposit Protection: Tips for Students and First-Time Renters

The start of the academic year brings a fresh batch of bright-eyed, bushy-tailed new students into the private-rented sector (PRS) as they navigate the trials of living away from their parents for the first time, adopting new responsibilities and facing new challenges. Similarly, students who have just finished university and previously lived in student halls …

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What are the Best Areas for Tenants to Rent in Edinburgh?

Edinburgh is undoubtedly one of the most popular cities in the UK to set up home, offering massive appeal for a wide range of residents. From its world-class cultural offerings to its rich history and fascinating architecture, Edinburgh is a vibrant city with plenty of promise – whether you’re a student, a young professional or …

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Comings and Goings in Scottish Tenancies

Some tenancies in Scotland will have had the same tenants for years or even decades, but there are many situations which may result in a change to a property’s occupancy. Instances where all tenants move out are fairly straightforward, but there are different circumstances where it is not so much of an ‘open and shut …

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Advice for Tenants in Scotland from a Lettings Expert

It’s been well-documented that renting in Edinburgh is no easy task, with rental rates rising and demand for property in the capital far outstripping the available supply. Renting a home in Edinburgh is currently difficult to do, with a shortage of quality homes available, and many lettings experts across the country are finding themselves inundated …

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