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 […]
July 17, 2024
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 […]
July 6, 2024
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, […]
June 18, 2024
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 […]
June 18, 2024
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 […]
June 6, 2024
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, […]
June 2, 2024
Rent controls limit the amount a landlord can charge a tenant. This usually happens by freezing or capping rent increases over the course of a lease, but it can also apply to increases between tenancies. Right now, these controls solely […]
May 23, 2024
Ways to Spot the Signs and Reduce the Risk of Escape of Water Damage Water escape can cause chaos, resulting in significant damage to your property, costly repairs, disruption, inconvenience and annoyance. Water damage can be serious if a pipe […]
May 12, 2024
Although most homes are being let quickly in the current market, with demand exceeding supply in most locations, simple mistakes can still result in an extended void period. Having a property remaining unoccupied between tenancies is one of the biggest […]
May 4, 2024
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 […]
April 25, 2024
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 […]
April 10, 2024
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 […]
April 3, 2024
New Rules for Scottish Rent Increases Starting in April The Scottish Government’s emergency Cost of Living (CoL) legislation, which went into effect 18 months ago, will expire on March 31, 2024. What was the Cost of Living (CoL) Rent Cap? […]
April 1, 2024
The UK has millions of garden sheds, which implies millions of opportunity for burglars to strike. Summer is peak time for shed raids, so now is the time to think about whether yours is secure enough. Here are some effective […]
March 28, 2024
The spring season is here, making it the perfect time for a thorough spring cleaning. Something about the warmer weather, and the increased daylight time it creates, encourages many of us to do a deep clean during the spring cleaning […]
March 21, 2024
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. […]
March 20, 2024
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 […]
March 11, 2024
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 […]
February 19, 2024
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 […]
February 5, 2024
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.
February 2, 2024
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 […]
