In Scotland, Private Residential Tenancy (PRT) agreements replaced assured and short-assured tenancies from December 2017. These agreements outline various obligations between tenants and landlords, including optional clauses added by the landlord. This informational guide will help you understand what a PRT is and when you should expect to receive a copy and its contents. Defining …
Read more >If you are buying a property to let out in Scotland, you will need a buy-to-let mortgage as opposed to a residential mortgage which is only for those living in the property. Do I need a buy-to-let mortgage? If you plan to rent out the property you are seeking a mortgage for, you will need …
Read more >From the start of October, the Scottish Government required all of its local authorities to have a short-term lets licensing scheme in place. The aim being to ensure short-term lets are safe and that concerns from people living in some areas of the country about their impact on housing supply in those local communities, are …
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