PfP Capital, the mid-market rent housing fund set up last year by Places for People and the Scottish Government, has acquired two development sites in Scotland to deliver much needed affordable homes. Multi-million mid-market rent investment in East and West Scotland The first site, a £7.3 million development, was purchased in Paisley in partnership with …
Read more >Renting a property might seem like less hassle and financial commitment than buying a home, but it isn’t always as simple as finding somewhere you like, moving in and then paying the rent on time. Before you embark on renting a property, here are some of the top considerations that you may not have thought …
Read more >Jonathan Gordon, Managing Director of Edinburgh based Clan Gordon dropped into Lets Talk to join Gillian for episode 12 and discusses his lettings company that he runs with his brother Andrew. Focused on delivering high standards within the private rented sector (PRS), Jonathan explains how their agency is regulated by both RICS and ARLA and …
Read more >The Scottish government has launched a new consultation on introducing measures to restrict rent increases in the Private Rented Sector. Rent caps and proposed changes The Scottish Private Rented Sector already has a form of rent control. At present, local councils can apply to Scottish Ministers to have an area designated as a Rent Pressure …
Read more >For the second year running Citylets was delighted to sponsor the Residential Letting Team of the year at the Scottish Home Awards, held in the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel in Glasgow. Scottish Home Awards recognises excellence in the housebuilding industry across Scotland. Judged by a panel of experts drawn from across the sector, this …
Read more >Almost 2,000 cases of illegal gas work in properties are being investigated by Gas Safe Register across the UK. According to a new study, a third of adults do not check credentials of a professional working on their property’s gas appliances, putting their households at risk of gas leaks, carbon monoxide poisoning, fires and explosions. …
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