Carbon monoxide (CO) is often described as a “silent killer”; invisible, odourless, and tasteless. Most people are aware of its immediate dangers: collapse, coma, even death. But far less attention is given to the long-term health consequences that can arise from lower-level, chronic exposure. Because its symptoms – fatigue, dizziness, nausea – are vague and …
Read more >As a landlord in the UK, staying attuned to shifts in the private rented sector (PRS) is crucial for ensuring your properties remain competitive and desirable. One of the most notable changes in recent years is the increasing age of tenants within the PRS. While younger renters have traditionally dominated this market, a growing number …
Read more >The 10th of October marked World Mental Health Day, a day when many organisations will flag their support for mental health. How does a movement or sector contribute to better mental health and what can the private rented sector do to actively encourage better mental health for its tenants? First, an assessment of mental health …
Read more >With the conclusion of the 2024 Paris Paralympics games and the visibility given to the determination, endeavor and success of so many disabled participants, it is timely to reflect on how our housing system supports and enables people with disabilities to fulfil their potential. Such reflection also comes at a time when Scotland’s Census Report …
Read more >Tenancy deposit scheme SafeDeposits Scotland protects tenants deposits during their stay, but when it comes to keeping the property and its occupant safe, that duty falls on both the tenant and landlord. It is imperative that the landlord ensures their property is safe for the tenant to live in before they move into the property, …
Read more >2023 has been a year in which most in the housing and property sector have been playing catch up with health and safety developments. There have been a variety of health and safety issues emerge in the last few years and 2023 has been no different, with the problems around reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) …
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