In July, a tenement building on the southside of Glasgow, on the corner of Kenmure Street and Albert Drive, collapsed. The building had been badly damaged by fire in 2020, so was already lying derelict and fenced off from the street before the incident. Thankfully, nobody was injured, but people living in the neighbouring flats …
Read more >Demand for UK rentals has increased significantly since pandemic restrictions eased. Simultaneously, thicker rulebooks from the Private Housing (Tenancies) (Scotland) Act 2016 to tighter anti-money-laundering checks occupy negotiators’ schedules. Digital-first tenants expect one-tap viewings and instant payment receipts. These pressures are encouraging branches to bring in a software company UK teams trust to import historic …
Read more >Carbon monoxide (CO) is often described as a “silent killer”; invisible, odourless, and tasteless. Most people are aware of its immediate dangers: collapse, coma, even death. But far less attention is given to the long-term health consequences that can arise from lower-level, chronic exposure. Because its symptoms – fatigue, dizziness, nausea – are vague and …
Read more >Before you welcome your first tenants, you need to ensure that you comply with the many regulations related to the residential lettings industry. As a landlord you are obliged to meet certain legal requirements and your property must also meet specific minimum standards. The purpose of this guidance sheet is to provide you with an …
Read more >The Scottish private rented sector is on the brink of its most significant overhaul in years, with the Housing (Scotland) Bill currently making its way through the Scottish Parliament. Landlords and letting agents across the country are watching closely and many aren’t waiting for Royal Assent to begin adapting their practices. The Bill, which was …
Read more >As the new academic year kicks off in September, many students will be searching for accommodation for the new term and may be considering renting a flat alone or with friends or fellow students. Student tenants may be renting for the first time, or the first time in a location and there are a few …
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