Tenants moving into a rented property will likely need to pay their landlord a deposit. For some, this might be the first time they have had to do this, and they might have a lot of uncertainty about what a deposit is and why it is necessary. As the leading tenancy deposit scheme in Scotland, …
Read more >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 >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 >September is one of the busiest times of the year in the private rented sector (PRS), particularly for tenancy deposit schemes like SafeDeposits Scotland, who see a large number of deposits being registered for students moving into new homes as they prepare for the academic year ahead. Many students moving into new homes will be …
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 …
Read more >It’s a little like a game of Tetris each day, living in a small flat – each piece needs to earn its place, and every square inch counts. It’s warm, effective, and most likely right in the thick of things, but it has its own particular problems – particularly when you begin introducing “big” lifestyle …
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