With 60% of all UK households now having a pet, the issue of the rights of renters to keep a pet as part of their tenancy has been moving up the political agenda. There is a discussion taking place right now in Scotland as part of the wider reform of the private rented sector on …
Read more >Many landlords find the task of arranging landlord cover a bit of a minefield, to say the least. Episode 59 of Lets Talk features Steve Cox, Account Executive at Alan Boswell Group, offering valuable insight and advice when it comes to ensuring you take out the right insurance for your buy to let property. Alan …
Read more >The Coronavirus (Recovery and Reform)(Scotland) Bill 2022 (the Bill) has made its way through all the required stages of scrutiny by the Criminal Justice Committee, and we now have sight of the Bill in its final form, and as passed. As suspected, the Bill, in so far as it relates to the Private Rented Sector …
Read more >Around 1,000,000 people in the UK own a second home – investment properties, holiday homes or to provide a home for a family member. If you’re considering buying your second home, whatever the reason, it’s important to be crystal clear on the financial implications. We recommend speaking to a mortgage broker or a property investment …
Read more >The BBC Documentary ‘Why Buildings Collapse’ reflected upon the tragic collapse of the Champlain Tower South in 2021. Although mostly based in Florida, the programme brought the issue into a UK context and firmly focused on the Scottish housing quality crisis. In this blog post, we explain some of the critical issues affecting tenements, their …
Read more >We all have heard the hype around hydrogen being a suitable alternative to heat your home, but what does this actually mean? Why is it being considered? When are things likely to change and how can hydrogen be introduced into your home? The government is currently on course with their plans to stop using natural …
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