Lamps and bulbs inside and out shape that homely feeling more than many owners realise. Brightness is not just about appearance, it can actually help people settle in. Creating cosy spaces with background glow Soft radiance teamed with floor lights creates a gentle layer that makes even compact rooms feel open and warm. Tenants can …
Read more >When the weather is fair, homeowners and landlords can take advantage by carrying out maintenance to the outside of their properties. Summer is the perfect time of year to tackle outdoor jobs such as gardening, painting and caring for your property’s railings and ironworks. This month, we talk you through some useful tips for summer …
Read more >With pressures mounting on Scotland’s private rented sector, many landlords and investors are asking: what next for Edinburgh’s rental market? In episode 101, Charlie Innes of Glenham Property joins us again to explore some of the key trends shaping the capital in 2025. We discuss how demand varies across property types, the impact of international …
Read more >The Sheriff Appeal Court has recently upheld a decision that a landlord did not breach their duties under the Occupiers’ Liability (Scotland) Act 1960. The case involved a tenant, NM, who sought damages after her children fell into a hot bath sustaining injuries. NM held a short-assured tenancy from March 2017 to November 2018. In …
Read more >One of the most common questions a landlord will ask a letting agent is “What type of property should I buy to let out in the private rented sector?” Before we answer this question it is important to understand your target market. This means to be able to distinguish between different types of tenants and …
Read more >The Scottish Government has published yet another consultation, the seventh in just over eight years, on energy efficiency in the private rented sector (PRS). This time, draft regulations propose introducing a Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard (MEES) that would require most PRS properties to meet an EPC equivalent of C in the coming years. What’s the …
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