Looking to find a home to rent in 2023? Here are the dos and don’ts when viewing properties. Think about what you want Make a list of the key features you want in a property – it could be an easy commute to work, proximity to schools, multiple bedrooms, parking or a garden. View properties …
Read more >There are lots of strong views out there when it comes to investing in real estate. But just because something is popular doesn’t mean it’s true. Today, we will look at some common myths surrounding property investment. If you want to learn how to invest in real estate to the best of your ability, then …
Read more >The rental market is currently facing a range of challenges due to changes in interest rates, the cost-of-living crisis, rent freeze legislation and a ban on evictions. Despite all of this, a buy-to-let property can still be a good investment to make, with the Scottish property market historically performing well. Changes to legislation Landlords have …
Read more >This year, more than ever, many of us are looking for ways to save energy and save money. But with Christmas fast approaching and a to-do-list longer than Santa’s beard, you need some fast fixes. These super-quick projects will all increase your home’s energy efficiency and should only take you around five minutes each, whether …
Read more >Tragedy in Rochdale The health implications of mould in a home were highlighted in the most harrowing circumstances recently, when a coroner concluded that the 2020 death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak was caused by a respiratory condition arising from exposure to mould in his family’s Rochdale flat. Babies and children are identified among those most …
Read more >Rising rents have dominated discussion in the Scottish housing market throughout 2022. It has been enough for the government to push through emergency legislation to freeze them and restrict landlords’ ability to take possession of their properties. On the other hand, very little is written about the impact increased costs that buy-to-let landlords are facing …
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