One key aspect of the Housing (Scotland) Bill, introduced in the Scottish Parliament in spring 2024, was the proposed rent controls and rent increase restrictions within the Private Rented Sector. The proposals raised concerns amongst private landlords in terms of their ability to cover rising costs, including those associated with maintenance, energy, costs and inflation. …
Read more >Are you looking to rent your first home? Wondering what you need to know about deposits, documents, and finding a good place to live? Renting can be exciting but comes with responsibilities and rules that are essential to understand before signing any contract. Here’s a straightforward guide to renting your first place without the stress. …
Read more >Wondering what you can and can’t do when renting a property? Here’s why tenancy agreements are a crucial part of the process. What is a tenancy agreement? A tenancy agreement will outline the terms of your lease and what is expected of you as a tenant. You should read the agreement carefully before you sign …
Read more >I was saddened to hear of one recent market development as it is surely inappropriate for any property portal to suggest to Scottish letting agents to restrict their choice of property portals (adopting a one other portal rule) …..whilst themselves engaging in the wholesale distribution of property listings to Zoopla, a site co-identified by the …
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