Property Development

Siberian Larch for UK Properties: Why Natural Durability Beats Chemical Treatment Every Time

September 30, 2026

For landlords and property investors managing residential properties in the UK, exterior material choices are not just aesthetic decisions, they are maintenance budget decisions that compound over years of ownership. The wrong cladding or decking specification creates recurring costs and management headaches. The right specification eliminates them. And in the Scottish and northern UK climate, …

Damp, Mould and Awaab’s Law

September 29, 2026

In 2020, a two-year-old boy named Awaab Ishak died in Rochdale, England. His death was a consequence of prolonged exposure to mould, after his parents’ frequent requests to their local authority to tackle damp and mould in their rented property were ignored. In October 2025, a new law named after Awaab was introduced in England, …

Property Maintenance

Bathroom Damp in Scottish Rentals: What to Fix and What to Report

September 29, 2026

You tend to notice it in the silicone first. A grey speckling along the edge of the bath that wasn’t there in September, and by December the tiles are running with water every morning. Bathroom damp is one of the most common complaints in Scottish rented housing, and one of the most argued over. From …

Property Management

Helpful Questions to ask at a Rental Viewing

September 23, 2026

Most tenants arrive at a viewing with a mental checklist of the obvious things: is the kitchen big enough, how far is the bus stop, does the boiler look like it has been maintained this century. Those questions are worth asking. But the ones that determine whether a tenancy goes smoothly tend not to come …

Awaab’s Law in Scotland – Damp and Mould Duties for Private Landlords

September 23, 2026

The Investigation and Commencement of Repair (Scotland) Regulations 2026 (the Regulations) introduce specific duties for private landlords in Scotland in relation to damp and mould which come into force on 6 October 2026. These duties build upon existing obligations for landlords under the Tolerable and Repairing Standards and require landlords to investigate reports of damp …

Landlord Checklist – Getting your tenancy off to a good start

September 16, 2026

The start of the tenancy can be a stressful time as you get everything in order for your new tenant(s) moving in. Failure to have all your ducks in a row at this stage could result in an even more stress inducing experience when the tenancy ends, particularly if you find yourself in a dispute …