The Switch to Sustainable: Why Private Landlords in Scotland Need to Consider Switching to Sustainable Heating Sources Now

September 25, 2024

Scotland’s ambitious climate change targets mean private landlords need to start thinking now about switching to more energy-efficient and sustainable heating sources. While the details of new legislation are still being debated, the Scottish Government’s target is to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045. We can all agree that measures to combat climate …

Essential Tips for Creating an Energy Efficiency Rental Property

June 21, 2024

Many responsibilities come with being a landlord and oftentimes they are costly. From property management to repairs and maintenance, there’s a lot that can be a drain on your time and finances. And with the rising cost of living as well as gas and electricity prices, it’s no wonder landlords are looking for ways to …

Sustainable Property Management: A Guide for Landlords in Scotland

May 8, 2024

In recent years, the concept of sustainability has become increasingly important in all aspects of our lives, including the management of rental properties. The Scottish Government has set out targets for landlords to ensure their properties meet a certain standard of energy efficiency by the end of 2028, so it’s a good idea to start …

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How Technology Can Help Scottish Landlords and Tenants Save on Battery Usage

May 3, 2024

Image Source: Freepik Energy costs are steadily rising. At the same time, environmental awareness is also becoming increasingly valuable. Therefore, modern society is moving more and more towards the use of the latest energy-efficient technologies. This is done in order to reduce resource consumption and CO2 emissions, i.e. minimise the negative impact on the ecosystem. …

The Scottish Rented Sector – Could One Voice be better?

April 11, 2024

At a recent Share conference, an expert from one of the country’s leading property management companies highlighted their concerns of the time and costs implications to all of those involved in the remediation of the health and safety issues in buildings. It was evident from the presentation that all building owners and landlords, whether they …

Heat in Buildings/Energy Efficiency

December 15, 2023

The Scottish Government has just published their latest consultation on the question of energy efficiency in homes (including the Private Rented Sector) as a precursor to the proposed Heat in Building Bill to create a ‘Heat in Building Standard’ for Scotland. The consultation outlines the Scottish Government’s intentions regarding addressing greenhouse gas emissions to address …