Forthcoming changes from 1 March 2024 Earlier this year, the Scottish Government published updated guidance on the Repairing Standard. Such guidance covers existing elements of the Repairing Standard (‘RS’) and new elements which will be enforceable from 1st March 2024. Section 13(7) of the Housing (Scotland) Act 2006 places a duty on private landlords to …
Read more >Housing professionals have little time left to provide on-the-ground knowledge and voice their opinions on the Scottish Government’s plans to introduce a system of long-term rent controls for the private rented sector. Alongside rent control, the Scottish Government proposes, as part of its New Deal for Tenants, to strengthen tenant protections during the eviction process, …
Read more >[Image source: Deposit photos] The kitchen is the heart of the home, so when looking to invest in a property, renovating this primary space should be a top priority. The right kitchen upgrades can lead to huge returns by boosting a home’s value and rental potential. With the kitchen being one of the top features …
Read more >Recent findings from a surveyor firm underlined a concerning issue in the UK’s property insurance landscape. It highlighted that a significant number of property insurance policyholders (approximately 82% for residential properties) may be at risk of ‘underinsurance’[1]. An additional report conducted by the surveyor firm Barrett Corp and Harrington echoes these concerns. Their statistics reveal …
Read more >The Build to Rent (BTR) sector is growing in Scotland, providing professional managed private rented accommodation funded by institutional funds. There are now close to 17,000 homes operating or in the pipeline across the country. Glasgow provides around half of these homes. Legal & General’s Solasta Riverside scheme at Buchanan Wharf is now fully operational. …
Read more >There have been many changes to the legislation surrounding private rentals in Scotland over the past few years: from the Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020 affecting notice periods and evictions, to the Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) Act effectively freezing rental rates for existing tenancies, there has been much for landlords to keep abreast of. But …
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