It is your responsibility as a landlord to keep your tenants safe. You have a duty of care, and under the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 and the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (2002), you are […]

It is legally your responsibility as a landlord to ensure that none of the gas appliances in your rental home are dangerous or a risk to the tenants. Gas leaks, fires, explosions, and carbon monoxide poisoning are all possible and […]

Void periods occur when your property is vacant and no rent is received, impacting your rental income. As a property investor, you have to minimize voids to an absolute minimum because they are a twofold financial hit: loss of rental […]

Strategies for Locating a Reliable Tenant for Your Rental Property If you’re a landlord, you understand the importance of finding the ideal renter for your rental property. You need someone who will not only pay the rent on time and […]

Landlords’ Challenges in the Glasgow Rental Market Opposite to popular assumption, the vast majority of landlords do not want to ‘get’ tenants. Quite the opposite is true. This article tries to shed light on the current issues faced by landlords […]

How to Make Your Home Available for Rent in Glasgow Understanding the procedure and taking the appropriate measures when renting out your Glasgow property can make a big impact. Becoming a landlord can be a demanding task, from legal compliance […]

For a change, I’d like to say a few words about the behaviour of the market, rather than relating stories about the behaviour of people. The reason is that the rental market is behaving strangely. Although landlords are exiting the […]

If you’re a buy-to-let landlord, you want your property to be a good investment. In many ways, the rent you receive from your property will probably be determined by the average rates in your area, as well as supply and […]

Tips for Landlords on How to help Tenants make your Rental Property More Energy Efficient A rental property has several aspects that will appeal to various audiences, ranging from its location to its amenities. Ensuring that your home is appropriate […]

Not all landlords have a large property portfolio and are well-to-do businesspeople; some might become an accidental landlord. Many have become “accidental landlords,” maybe as a result of inheriting a home, needing to relocate but being unable to sell it, […]

A skilled agent will advise you on how to sell your property, assist you in setting a reasonable asking price, create a professional marketing strategy, and negotiate on your behalf to help you achieve the best possible price. Moreover, a […]

One of the most important tasks of renting and managing a property is making sure your renter pays their rent each month on time and in full. Rental revenue is the heartbeat of your property investment and should be enough […]

There is much talk in the private rental sector about the perils of market interference. Whatever you believe about such policies, rents in Scotland are up 48% over five years and are borderline unaffordable for many would-be tenants. Despite this, […]

Property security and maintenance advice for unoccupied properties Leaving a rental property unoccupied exposes it to a variety of security risks, including damage, theft, and illegal occupancy. Property owners, particularly landlords and second-home owners, must take preventative measures to protect […]

How to change the letting agent for your Glasgow property portfolio Are you a landlord with rental properties in Glasgow? Feeling underwhelmed by the service you’re receiving from your current letting agent? You might be surprised to hear that switching […]

Changing the locks on your rental property is easy, but you should be aware of potential legal consequences. Next, we’ll go over everything a landlord needs to know about changing the locks on a rental property. Why do Landlords have […]

There is no right or wrong answer to this question as there are pros and cons whether you let your rental property be furnished or unfurnished. Furnished and unfurnished rental properties both play an important role in the lettings market. […]