Lets Talk with John Blackwood and Timothy Douglas

Episode 66 of Lets Talk features Chief Executive of the Scottish Association of Landlords, John Blackwood, and Head of Policy and Campaigns of Propertymark, Timothy Douglas, discussing the Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Scotland) Act 2022 which introduced a rent freeze in social and private rented housing and a moratorium on evictions. Following the announcement …

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Should I Manage My Own Rental Property in the Current Climate?

The rental market is currently facing a range of challenges due to changes in interest rates, the cost-of-living crisis, rent freeze legislation and a ban on evictions. Despite all of this, a buy-to-let property can still be a good investment to make, with the Scottish property market historically performing well. Changes to legislation Landlords have …

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5 Top Tips to Make Sure Your Boiler Is Ready for Winter

Is your boiler ready for winter? The seasons have well and truly turned, and winter is coming – the busiest time of the year for one of the most valuable assets in your home or property – your boiler. So, there’s no better time than now to make sure your boiler and heating system are …

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How to Create a Low Maintenance Rental Property

For most landlords, the goal of a rental property is to make money. But maintaining a property can be expensive, especially when tenants are moving in and out. One way to ease the financial burden of this process is to create a durable, low maintenance property that will stand up to wear and tear more …

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Tenants – Love Your Home in Lockdown

With another week in lockdown progressing and cabin fever possibly setting in, why not give your rental home a revamp? Citylets have created a list of simple tips to suit any budget, that can help transform your rental property into your new haven. Move things about First of all, one of the simplest ways to …

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Slow Broadband – A Rental Deal Breaker

We happen to live in modern times surrounded by sophisticated technologies and with internet present in almost every place we go: cafes, on board of public transportation, High Street shops, to name but a few. It doesn’t surprise anyone to have reception on a beach or in the mountains. Our expectations related to internet naturally …

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