This category of posts are all geared towards helping landlords. News and tips for new and established landlords in Scotland.
January 13, 2025

From choosing a target tenant to kitting out your property, we look at 12 things landlords can do to boost their property’s appeal - and their rental income.
December 9, 2024

One of the many decisions that landlords must make when renting out their home for the first time is whether to let the property be furnished or unfurnished. There are advantages to both, and letting property boils down to weighing […]
December 5, 2024

We understand that you have a lot on your plate as a landlord, and finding the right level of cover can be overwhelming. There is a lot to consider when it comes to managing tenancies and ensuring your rental property […]
November 16, 2024

It’s time to start planning how to keep your property dry and warm this winter as the nights become longer and the temperature drops. Making energy-efficient upgrades is one excellent approach to achieve this. Improving the energy efficiency of your […]
November 7, 2024

As we approach the harsh Scottish winter months, it is critical to prepare your property to minimise issues that could result in void periods or costly repairs. A new analysis found that the vacant time of rental properties has decreased […]
October 11, 2024

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 […]
October 6, 2024

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 […]
September 10, 2024

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 […]
September 4, 2024

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 […]
September 2, 2024

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 […]
August 14, 2024

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 […]
August 3, 2024

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 […]