New Short Term Lets Legislation Introduced in Scotland

Following concerns about the impact of short term lets on local communities as well as housing supply, new legislation has been introduced before the Scottish Parliament to give councils more powers in order to make short term lets safe and balance communities’ needs with wider economic and tourism interests. Earlier this year (April 2021), measures …

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Lets Talk with Mark Hastie

Mark Hastie, Manager of Persevere Developments Ltd (PDL), joins host Gillian Semmler for episode 45 of Lets Talk to talk about the group’s (who are a subsidiary of Port of Leith Housing Association) mid-market rental (MRM) homes in Edinburgh. With over 360 MMR homes spread across 13 locations in Edinburgh, and another 188 MMR homes …

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Edinburgh Agent Scoops Outstanding Awards

An Edinburgh based lettings agency has received a nationwide recognition at this year’s allAgents Awards, the UK’s largest free customer awards scheme for agents and people working within the property industry. The awards ceremony, hosted by celebrity property expert Amanda Lamb, took place at the Queen’s Hotel in Leeds on November 12, when the 2021 …

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Mortgage Process Explained for First-Time Buy-to-Let Investors

When it comes to investments, the property market is one of the most popular options. Not only do you own a property that could appreciate in value (if the market is right), but it can also provide you with a regular income too. However, what if your new investment venture also happens to be your …

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How to Undo Pandemic Rent Arrears Crisis?

A new study has been published, exploring landlords’ perspectives on temporary Coronavirus legislation which was introduced by the UK and Scottish governments to prevent a surge in evictions in both private and social rented sectors. Conducted by University of Glasgow researcher, Andrew Watson, and director of Urban Big Data Centre and professor of Urban Studies …

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Looking Shipshape

In December Five in a Row, the only Scottish crew in the 2021 Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge, sponsored by Citylets, will embark on a 3000 mile journey from la Gomera to Antigua, as part of what is described as “The World’s Toughest Rowing Race.” The boat has now been shipped off to the start line and …

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