This category contains posts with useful information for tenants.

July 3, 2023

Ways to improve your home on a budget

The more room and features a home has to offer, generally speaking, the better when it comes to raising its worth. When evaluating a property, the state of the property, any maintenance tasks that may be necessary, and the possibility […]
June 2, 2023

How to Identify Signs of Damp Issues and What to Do If You Find It

In its most basic definition, damp refers to a great deal of moisture. However, the word “damp” can frighten both tenants and landlords. It is simple to understand why given concerns over the possibility the property is suffering structural damage, […]
May 12, 2023

Renting With Pets – What Are The Rules For Landlords And Tenants?

Locating a rental that satisfies all of your needs may be challenging even in the best of circumstances; however, for those who are wanting to relocate with their animal companions in mind, it can often feel as though they have […]
May 2, 2023

Renting On A Pension – What You Should Know

In the UK, the cost of renting is increasing. The growth of the rental market in the UK is influenced by a number of factors including, persistent increases in house prices and stagnant salary increases. Furthermore property investment in buy-to-let […]
April 3, 2023
HMO Scotland Guide

What Is A Rent Guarantor?

Several factors might lead to a tenant needing a rent guarantor, and either the landlord or the renting agent handling the property can request one. You’re in the right place if you’ve been asked to be a rent guarantor or […]
October 31, 2019
Landlords breaking Tenancy Deposit Law

Landlords Fined for Breaking Tenancy Deposit Rules

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
landlord letting legislation

Latest Changes to Landlord and Tenant Legislation 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 […]
February 28, 2019
tenancy deposit schemes for letting agents and landlords

Is My Tenancy Deposit Protected?

In March 2011 the Tenancy Deposit Scheme Regulations (Scotland) came into force. Since this date every letting agency in Scotland that receives a tenant deposit is now required by law to register with their local authority and join a tenancy […]
June 5, 2018
Glasgow letting agency tips for tenants

Top Tips for Tenants: What You Need to Know

When renting a property, there are a number of considerations to take into account e.g. where you want to live, transport links, rent costs etc.  It is also important to know your rights and obligations as a tenant. A good […]