The new guidance prepared by the Scottish Government in relation to the Repairing Standard under the Housing (Scotland) Act 2006 takes effect from 1 March 2024. One area that has caused some concern amongst landlords is the issue of lead in drinking water and what their responsibilities are. The main cause of lead in drinking …
Read more >Scottish Housing Day took place on 13th September this year with the aim of raising awareness of housing as a career. It is a timely event for a sector that, despite serving nearly a million homes in Scotland, flies relatively quietly under the radar as a career choice. As the labour market continues to prove …
Read more >Much has been covered regarding the terms of the rent cap within the Cost of Living Emergency legislation, however, many landlords are unsure of the actual steps to take if they’re experiencing increased costs and feel it necessary to raise rents higher than the stipulated cap. During these financially challenging times, many landlords have been …
Read more >In any tenement building, the owners are responsible for the management and maintenance of their building. If no factor has been appointed to help maintain and manage the building, then the owners will need to self-factor. Self-factoring means the owners will need to come together to deal with any maintenance or management issues that arise …
Read more >Record rents The Citylets Q2 2023 Quarterly Report made national headlines when it was published in the summer, marking another double digit increase in average rents for Scotland and a new average rent of £1,081 per month. The report pointed out the challenge to tenants as the new era of £1,000+ rents impacted the choice …
Read more >In the competitive world of property rentals, windows and doors are a game-changer. Their condition and style can either entice or deter prospective tenants. Modern, well-maintained windows and doors not only elevate the aesthetic appeal, but also indicate the quality of the home. So the message for landlords is clear: investing in replacing or upgrading windows …
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