Keeping rental properties attractive without overspending is a constant balancing act for landlords. Tenants want homes that feel modern and well cared for, while landlords need upgrades that are affordable, durable, and easy to maintain. DIY wall panelling has become a popular solution because it ticks all of those boxes. Done correctly, wall panelling can …
Read more >A war involving Iran and the United States has a huge effect on the property market in Scotland. Property markets are rarely moved by geopolitics in a direct trackable point of impact. Instead, they react through a chain of pressure points: energy prices, inflation, interest rates, consumer confidence, construction costs, import/export sanctions, migration patterns, mortgage …
Read more >Scotland’s Private Rented Sector (PRS) continues to evolve following a period of significant legislative change. From proposals around rent controls to new energy efficiency standards and increasing compliance requirements, landlords and letting agents across Scotland are adapting to a complex and shifting regulatory landscape. In episode 107 of the Citylets podcast, Gillian is joined by …
Read more >There are many changes on the horizon for the Scottish rental market in 2026. It is important to understand the changes coming up to ensure you remain compliant. The market is changing frequently and you need to continue to proactively prepare your business for these changes. The most imminent changes are: Making Tax Digital, EPC …
Read more >Propertymark has voiced its support for Mairi McAllan, who has formally urged Steve Reed, the UK Government’s Housing Secretary, to unfreeze Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates. With private renters across the country facing sustained affordability pressures, Propertymark acknowledges that action is required to ensure housing support reflects real-world rental costs. Although housing policy is devolved …
Read more >Scotland’s Private Rented Sector (PRS) continues to evolve following a decade of significant legislative reform. From the introduction of the Private Residential Tenancy (PRT) in 2017 to the development of Rent Control Areas (RCAs), housing policy remains one of the most debated areas at Holyrood. In episode 106 of the Citylets podcast, Gillian is joined …
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