COST OF LIVING (TENANT PROTECTION) (SCOTLAND) ACT EXTENDED UNTIL 31 MARCH 2024
By Scottish Property CentreThe Scottish Government has announced today that they intend to extend the Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Scotland) Act Regulations beyond 30 September 2023 for an additional six months.
The announcement...Summer Security Tips for Tenants and Landlords
By Scottish Property CentreWe offer some tips for both landlords and tenants on protecting and securing a rental property in the summer months.
It’s not just birds, bees and butterflies that come out in force in summer –...Garden Maintenance: Tenant and Landlord Responsibilities Explained
By Scottish Property CentreWe examine who should do what in the garden of a rental property.
Garden maintenance can be a thorny issue between tenants and landlords, so here’s a useful guide to help avoid confusion.Now that spring...Five Ways to Be a Great Landlord in Scotland
By Scottish Property CentreWhat should a landlord be prioritising? In this week’s lettings article, we look at five areas landlords need to prioritise to improve their management of a property and a tenant’s experience.
As a...Why Scottish Landlords Are Charging More Rent
By Scottish Property CentreWe explore three reasons rents are going up and why landlords aren’t just profiting off a volatile rental market.
You can’t open a newspaper (or app) without seeing something about the UK rental market....How Landlords Can Manage and Minimise Void Periods
By Scottish Property CentreThis week’s lettings article looks at managing and reducing void periods.
Success as a landlord doesn’t just centre around what you do when your property is tenanted. How you manage your rental when...Finding Your Dream Home Just Got Easier - Our 𝗡𝗘𝗪 Website is Now Live!
By Scottish Property CentreWe are thrilled to announce the launch of our brand new website! We've been working hard behind the scenes to bring you a website that makes buying, renting or selling a property a breeze.
Whether you're a...Why Targeting Older Tenants Makes Good Business Sense
By Scottish Property CentreThis week’s lettings article looks at ways to adapt a property for older tenants.
Older tenants are a growing force in the private rental sector, so is it time for savvy landlords to proactively target this...The Annual Checks a Landlord in Scotland Mustn’t Ignore
By Scottish Property CentreThis lettings article looks at some of the annual safety checks a landlord should carry out on their rental property.
Many people are under the assumption that being a landlord is an easy ride. Get your...Eight Reasons Why You Should Refurbish Your Rental Property
By Scottish Property CentreWhat’s the business case for renovating or expanding a rental property?
“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” That’s the view some landlords take on the question of renovating a buy-to-let....