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 […]