If you rent out a property you’ve probably already had to deal with a dripping tap, a blocked drain or a 2am call about a flooded bathroom. These things happen but how you manage them makes all the difference. Staying on top of plumbing issues doesn’t just keep your tenants happy. It protects your property, …
Read more >In a city like Edinburgh, historic buildings dominate, and maintaining property exteriors becomes all the more important. For landlords, well-maintained exteriors can help command premium rents and attract quality tenants who value their living environment. What’s more, for tenement buildings, landlords have a responsibility to keep these communal areas in good condition, so it pays …
Read more >When the weather is fair, homeowners and landlords can take advantage by carrying out maintenance to the outside of their properties. Summer is the perfect time of year to tackle outdoor jobs such as gardening, painting and caring for your property’s railings and ironworks. This month, we talk you through some useful tips for summer …
Read more >Rented properties are often thought of as being shorter term homes, usually for people who are studying or working in a place for a limited time. A lot of rented homes however are occupied by people who have settled down and lived there for many years. This can be for a variety of reasons, including …
Read more >Radio Teleswitch Service for electricity meters switches off from 30th June: what this means for homeowners What is the Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS)? The Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS) is a service which uses long-wave radio signals to switch electricity meters from peak to off-peak price rates, and back. It allows the user to save money …
Read more >Whilst the most recent developments on the legislative journey for the Housing Bill did not include changes that would require Scotland’s private rented sector to react within set timescales to reports of dampness and mould, it would be prudent for all landlords to review how they deal with reports of dampness and mould, as pressure …
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