
Base Rate Held and Updates for Landlords including the Cost of Living Act for Rental Properties

Welcome news for most home owners and buyers as the base rate finally holds after 14 consecutive increases. Not so good news for landlords as it was confirmed the Cost of Living Act has been extended for a further...

How to Be the Perfect Flatmate

We look at ways tenants can have a happy house share by sticking to some basic rules.
Renting a property with a friend or acquaintance? Never lived with anyone before? We’ve got you covered with some top...
Summer Checklist for Tenants

We look at the issues that tenants need to be aware of in the summer months.
At last summer is here, so what are your plans?Have you booked an exciting getaway in an exotic location? Or is the...

Dealing with Repairs When You’re a Tenant

We look at how tenants should approach repairs and maintenance issues in their property.
Problems in the home are a nuisance. Like when you’ve got a leaky tap and the drip drip drip drives you to...
Is Renting in Glasgow Better Than Buying?

Is renting the best option for you? In this week’s lettings article, we look at the advantages of renting a property over buying.
The pitfalls of renting are always shouted about: too expensive, dodgy...
COST OF LIVING (TENANT PROTECTION) (SCOTLAND) ACT EXTENDED UNTIL 31 MARCH 2024

The 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

We 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

We 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...
How to Prevent Mould and Condensation in Your Rental Property

How can landlords and tenants combat condensation and mould? Read on to find out.
Condensation and mouldThe two are often bundled together because if you’ve got condensation, there’s a good...

Ways to Avoid Deposit Disputes When You Leave Your Scottish Rental

In this week’s lettings article, we go through ways tenants can clear out their rental at the end of a tenancy to help avoid deposit disputes.
It’s widely recognised that moving house is one of the most...