First-tier Tribunal Criticised by Tenant for Not Following ‘Expert’ View

A tenant whose attempt to sue a landlord for almost £14k was dismissed, has criticised the First-tier Tribunal for not following a legal practitioner’s view in a published article which supported the renter’s claim. Rent advance agreement James Malloch entered into a short assured tenancy agreement, in relation to a property in Edinburgh, with Bernisdale …

Read more  >

Lets Talk with Angela Moffat

Episode 22 of Lets Talk hears Edinburgh based Paterior owner, Angela Moffat, chat about how her business provides ‘make overs’ for areas of properties and gardens that are often left bare or neglected. Having worked as wardrobe, props and set stylist for major brands involving people such as David Beckham and Jimmy Choo, Angela knows …

Read more  >

It’s The Wheel Deal

Some agents know how to drive in business. This rental property however takes it to a whole new level and comes with some rather unusual and luxurious perks. Located in prestigious Marylebone in the heart of London, “this unique apartment is flooded with natural light and offers floor-to ceiling windows. In addition to the 25-metre …

Read more  >

Growing Concern for Buy To Let Landlords

Easy to grow and tolerating most soil types, bamboo is flourishing in many British gardens. Its popularity has grown in recent years thanks to the plant’s screening qualities offering privacy, quite often lacking in urban areas. However, property owners, including many buy to let landlords, may not be aware of how invasive the trendy bamboo …

Read more  >

Holidays Trump Property Deposits

A new study revealed that more private tenants in the UK prioritise saving money for holidays over putting down a deposit to own a home. According to the research conducted by mortgage lender Landbay, 76% of 2,000 surveyed tenants save money every month, with an average saving of £99 per month, above and beyond workplace …

Read more  >

Lets Talk Announces Association with ARLA Propertymark Scotland

Citylets are delighted to announce that their podcast channel Lets Talk is now in association with ARLA Propertymark Scotland. ARLA Propertymark is the UK’s leading regulatory body for letting agents and represents 10,300 members, of which 531 are based in Scotland. Daryl McIntosh, Strategic Development Manager for Scotland said: “ARLA Propertymark are delighted to be …

Read more  >