Scotland’s natural beauty has always attracted visitors worldwide, drawing them in with its picturesque landscapes, tranquil lochs and historical sites. Recently, however, there has been a significant shift in the Scottish property market. More than ever before, people are seeking solace in Scotland’s countryside properties, sparking a remarkable rise in demand post-pandemic. When the COVID-19 …
Read more >Owning a home is a dream come true for many, but the responsibilities that come with it are often overlooked. One of the key aspects that homeowners tend to neglect is routine and punctual maintenance. However, maintaining your building is not just about preserving its beauty and structural integrity; it is an investment in the …
Read more >Episode 71 of Lets Talk features the Operations Director of Pinstripe Inventories, Matthew Mackay, talking about the importance of having a meticulous inventory in place at the start of a tenancy to avoid deposit disputes or even an adjudication. Matthew talks about his career to date and that of co-founder and director of Pinstripe Inventories, …
Read more >As we head into the warmer months, spending time outdoors becomes more of a possibility. For tenement owners that might mean using the communal outdoor area more often. Who can use the communal outdoor area? Most people who live in a tenement block have access to the back communal outdoor area, such as a garden …
Read more >Do you know how important it is to look after your heating system over the summer? As a tenant, it can be tough to navigate the ins and outs of keeping your home’s heating and hot water system in good condition over the summer. In fact, with the warmer weather, it’s easy to forget about …
Read more >One of the new concepts that the private rented sector in Scotland got with the introduction of the Private Housing (Tenancies) (Scotland) Act 2016 (2016 Act) was that of Wrongful Termination Orders (WTO). The ability for tenants to seek a WTO is intended to police the misuse of grounds for possession by landlords by allowing …
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