Private Housing (Tenancies) (Scotland) Act 2016 introduced a number of significant changes to the private rented sector in Scotland, the most notable being the introduction of Private Residential Tenancies (PRT). One addition under the Act, which has gone under the radar, is the introduction of Rent Pressure Zones. Rent Pressure Zones enable local authorities to …
Read more >Wondering what you can and can’t do when renting a property? Here’s why tenancy agreements are a crucial part of the process. What is a tenancy agreement? A tenancy agreement will outline the terms of your lease and what is expected of you as a tenant. You should read the agreement carefully before you sign …
Read more >Whether it’s making a property more luxurious, comfortable or secure, landlords can increase their rental yields and minimise the risk of a property sitting empty by being more discerning with the features they install in their rental properties. For landlords unsure where to begin, here are a few leading features tenants are often looking for. …
Read more >Despite research and urgent calls to the Scottish Government to end the Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Scotland) Act 2022, it has announced yet another extension to the legislation beyond 30th September 2023 for an additional six months. If voted in, not only will the temporary legislation continue to damage landlords struggling with spiralling costs …
Read more >The Cost of Living (Tenant Protection)(Scotland) Act 2022 (the Act) came into force on 28th October 2022 and introduced what was described by the Scottish Government as “emergency measures” to respond to the cost of living crisis. With the Act we got the rent cap (originally a rent freeze) and the eviction moratorium which operates …
Read more >In an increasingly digitised world, digital marketing has become a crucial aspect of the way properties are marketed. Letting agents make use of a huge range of digital marketing techniques to establish new leads for landlords and grow as much interest in a property as possible. At the same time, potential tenants searching online can …
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