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June 23, 2020

COVID-19 – Phase 2 Advice for letting agents

The Scottish Government have released guidance on moving home in phase 2 of their Route Map through and out of the current COVID-19 crisis. It recommends following ARLA Propertymark’s guidance which has been designed to help inform letting agents of new ways of working to observe safety measures while continuing to provide a professional service to current and prospective clients…

November 20, 2019

HMO Licensing – Edinburgh Focus

HMO properties on average generate more income than regular private rental homes, but they are also more strictly regulated. Obtaining an HMO licence involves checks on landlords, upgrading property to higher HMO standards and paying for quite a few safety certificates – but in the end it is worth it, as each additional bedroom let in Edinburgh is worth…

October 8, 2015

Scotland’s private rental sector in detail

Scotland’s private rental sector (PRS) is often perceived as being dominated by rogues, rocketing rent prices and unfair evictions. Fortunately, that perception is very much at odds with reality. The PRS in Scotland is thriving, with professional letting agents, decent landlords and high levels of satisfaction among tenant groups made up of distinctly different sub-markets such as students in…

June 26, 2015

The Repairing Standard: Why is it so important?

Guest article by Jane Rattray, Solicitor – Housing and Private Letting at Lindsays Solicitors. The Repairing Standard sets out the minimum standards of repair which landlords should ensure their property meets both at the start and throughout the duration of the tenancy. It came into effect on 3rd September 2007 and important changes are taking place in 2015 and beyond. Landlords…

June 26, 2015

Introducing Property Insurance Facility

A guest post from Stuart George from our corporate partner, Borland Insurance. Our corporate partner for insurance is Borland Insurance, a specialist in the field. They have recently created a market leading insurance package designed specifically for Landlords Buildings & Contents Insurance. It is created inconjunction with AXA Insurance (one of the UK’s largest insurance companies). Specialist Landlords Buildings & Contents Insurance Some…

Category: Agent and Landlord

COVID-19 – Phase 2 Advice for letting agents

HMO Licensing – Edinburgh Focus

Scotland’s private rental sector in detail

The Repairing Standard: Why is it so important?

Introducing Property Insurance Facility