Category: Property

How Mortgage Brokers Make Home-Buying Easier

Purchasing a home is an exciting yet complex endeavour that involves numerous steps, decisions and financial considerations. For many individuals, it’s one of the most significant investments they’ll ever make. Navigating the complex world of mortgages, interest rates and lenders can be overwhelming, especially for first-time homebuyers. This is where mortgage brokers step in to …

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Renting in the UK as a Foreigner

So, you’ve decided to take a leap of faith and live the British dream, but now you’re faced with the big question: “Where am I going to live?” Don’t worry because we’ve got your back! In this guide, we’ll spill the beans on everything about renting in the UK as a foreigner. From quirky flats …

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Evictions to Renovate Properties

With the changing legislative landscape for landlords, there is empirical and substantial anecdotal evidence to suggest that landlords are seeking to recover possession more and more for reasons other than for rent arrears. Whether that be to sell properties to exit the private rented sector (in whole or part) or to recover a property for …

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Raising Council Tax Premiums for Empty Homes Is Not the Answer to Our Rental Crisis

In response to the Scottish Government’s consultation on increasing council tax premiums for second and empty homes, Propertymark members in a recent survey said they strongly oppose the proposal. Instead, incentives should be provided to homeowners to make vacant homes more productive and help combat the ever-growing gap in supply and demand. According to the …

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What’s the Damage? 5 Key Considerations for Damage Disputes

Claims for damage are among the most frequently made against tenancy deposits. 41% of disputes handled by tenancy deposit protection scheme SafeDeposits Scotland between January and June 2023 involved a claim for damage, with only cleaning claims exceeding this percentage. They are also among the highest claims made, with an average claim of £298 (higher …

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Tenant Guide: How to Deal with a Water Leak in Your Rental Property

Do you know how to deal with a water leak in your rental property? It’s every tenant’s nightmare – the damage, the mess, the stress – but knowing what to do if you discover a water leak will help you to act quickly. You’ll be able to minimise the impact of the leak, prevent further …

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