Category: Property

A Short Guide to Tenement Roof Repairs

Maintaining a tenement building’s roof is crucial for preserving its structural integrity and ensuring residents stay warm and dry. This article provides insights into various aspects of tenement roof repairs, including roof types, best practices, accessing the roof, navigating building contracts, and prioritising health and safety. Tenement roof types and materials Roofing materials on tenement …

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Upper Tribunal Decision – Benefit Considerations in Rent Arrears Cases

The Upper Tribunal (UT/AP/0973) has recently quashed a decision of the First-tier Tribunal for Scotland (Housing and Property Chamber) (FTT) granting an eviction order of a Private Residential Tenancy on the basis of substantial rent arrears. In the case of Feathersone v Nwaobi, (EV/23/1073) notice to leave was served under grounds 12 and 12A of …

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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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Lets Talk with Charlie Inness from Glenham Property

It’s a momentous occasion as Lets Talk podcast marks its 5th anniversary this month. To commemorate this milestone, we’ve brought back our very first guest, Charlie Inness, Head of Business Development at Glenham Property, for an insightful discussion on the evolving landscape of property investment. Join us as we delve into Charlie’s wealth of experience, …

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AI: Working Smarter, not Robots Taking Over the World

In 2023, it was hard to escape discussions about Artificial Intelligence (AI) and this year the clamour is only becoming louder. A quick search for AI news stories leads with 12 stories within 24 hours. The most prominent being the AI generated deep fake audio of London Mayor Sadiq Khan, in which Mr Khan was …

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Foreign Workers and UK Housing: How New Visa Changes Can Help

The number of people simultaneously leaving and entering the UK is in a constant state of flux. As much as tabloid newspapers like to run stories of illegal migrants, the reality is that more people enter the country legally through one of the many visa routes. Home Office data shows that 3.3 million visas were …

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