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. […]

We examine five ways landlords might improve their property management strategy. Do you plan to make some changes in 2024? Have you resolved to get in shape, work less, or pursue a new hobby? So, if you’re a landlord, why […]

Here we look at the benefits of listing a home now rather than waiting until spring. If you’ve decided to put your house on the market in 2024, there’s one important question you must answer. When should I put my […]

Regulations to assist renters concerned about rent rises following the termination of the emergency rent cap have been introduced in the Scottish Parliament. The rent adjudication process will be temporarily amended for one year beginning on April 1 2024, subject […]

If you’ve decided to rent out your Glasgow property, there are plenty of advantages to using a local letting agent - from market share to personal service.

Updated 02/02/2024 If you are a landlord in Scotland you may decide to use a professional letting agent to rent out or manage your property. However there are many letting agents out there, so how do you decide which one […]

In the UK, the private renting sector has grown rather quickly in recent years. This is because people want to rent more and are having trouble getting mortgages. This has led to a lot of new landlords, who often buy […]

Letting to tenants with pets can have many benefits for both landlords and tenants.  Here we look at some ways that landlords might make the accommodation they are providing for rent more pet-friendly. If you’re a landlord seeking long-term tenants, […]

Inheriting a property or having responsibility for a second house can raise the question of whether it should be sold and the proceeds deposited, or whether it should be used as an investment opportunity and rented out. While selling your […]

Prepare Your Property for Photography It’s important to get your property ready for photos so that the pictures show the place as it really is and give your property the greatest opportunity to sell. People who might rent or buy […]