This category of posts are all geared towards helping landlords. News and tips for new and established landlords in Scotland.
August 15, 2022
What types of insurance do landlords in Scotland need and what does it cover? Landlord insurance protects your property from risks in the same way as any home policy. The term covers everything from buildings and contents policies to landlord […]
August 1, 2022
If you’re wondering how to find tenants for your Glasgow rental, we have nine top tips for getting it right. Rental properties are in high demand in Glasgow, particularly flats which have been in short supply since the coronavirus pandemic. […]
July 18, 2022
Section 24 of the Finance Act 2015 applies to buy-to-let landlords with residential rental properties across the UK and could affect how much tax you pay on your rental income. Phased in over four years from 2016, Section 24 became […]
July 4, 2022
If you’re new to renting out property in Scotland, organising your inventory should be high on your to-do list. Many property experts regard the property inventory as up there with the tenancy agreement as one of a landlord’s most important […]
June 20, 2022
Whether you’re an accidental landlord, who has inherited a place, or someone embarking on buy-to-let for the first time, renting out property in Scotland comes with a lot of responsibilities. There are key differences too, compared to letting homes in […]
June 6, 2022
Not everyone pays the full amount of council tax – find out more about the many exemptions and discounts that apply in Glasgow. What is council tax? Council tax is a charge set by local authorities across the UK. Along […]
May 16, 2022
It’s a modern European city that’s vibrant, historic, artsy and cool. It has a thriving economy at the cutting edge of emerging industries, not to mention its huge student population. Transport links are great and the city has bags of […]
May 3, 2022
Did you know that landlords in Scotland have a legal duty to carry out risk assessment for legionella in their properties? Legionella is the bacterial which causes legionnaires’ disease, a form of pneumonia, which can be fatal. If you’re a […]
April 18, 2022
If you’re looking to invest in buy-to-let property, Glasgow is a great choice. It may not be Scotland’s capital, but Glasgow is bigger than Edinburgh – in terms of size and population. It is home to the UK’s fourth biggest […]
April 4, 2022
If you’re renting out property in Scotland, and you have mortgage, it is likely you’ll need a bespoke buy-to-let loan. Some Scottish landlords buy property as an investment, with the intention of letting it out. For others the decision to […]
March 21, 2022
On 1 February 2022, new Scottish fire safety regulations came into force meaning that all homes must have interlinked fire alarms. Scotland is the first UK nation to implement the change, which comes in response to the fire in Grenfell […]
March 7, 2022
If you’re new to renting out property in Scotland, it’s important to get to grips with the legal obligations and responsibilities that come with being a landlord. While letting agents and property managers can take care of many of these […]
February 7, 2022
Tenants in Scotland are well protected by general law as well as specific tenancy law. Landlords are required to provide safe and well-maintained properties and tenants have the right to remain in residence unless they breach the tenancy agreement, or […]
January 4, 2022
History The House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) regulations were first introduced in Scotland in 2006 to address tenant safety, over-crowding and low standards in private rental accommodation. Initially the framework was discretionary for individual local authorities, but in 2011 it […]
October 31, 2019
The Tenancy Deposit Scheme is a government-backed scheme to protect deposits paid by new tenants. It also protects tenants from having their deposits unfairly withheld by offering free and impartial adjudication in cases where deductions are contested. The rules of […]
April 4, 2019
Private landlords and tenants in Scotland have had to deal with a lot of regulatory changes in the last few years e.g. the new Private Residential Tenancy, The Tenancy Deposit Scheme, etc. This has continued into 2019 with even more […]
July 31, 2018
Most landlords want to achieve the best possible rental income from their property but sometimes struggle to attract new tenants at the price they would like. As experienced letting agents in Glasgow we know the rental market extremely well and […]
April 17, 2018
Whether you are an inexperienced first time landlord or a go it alone landlord who is fed up with the hassle of dealing with weekend maintenance calls, hiring a property management company to take care of your property and your […]
February 22, 2018
If you are considering renting your property in Scotland there are two obvious routes to go down. One is to manage the rental yourself and the other is to have a letting agency manage it for you. If you decide […]