Understanding the Implications of Proposed EPC Regulations in Scotland for Landlords
As energy efficiency becomes a paramount concern globally, Scotland is taking significant steps to ensure its building stock meets stringent environmental standards. Among these measures are the proposed modifications to the Energy…
Maximising Returns and Mitigating Risk in Residential Real Estate Investment: Some Pointers for Property Owners in Scotland
Use of finance (leverage) When it comes to investing in residential property, achieving optimal returns requires a strategic and sensible approach to finance. For investors and understanding how to utilise debt effectively can make a…
A Reaction to The General Election
The fact the Sir Kier Starmer has been given the keys to 10 Downing St on the back of a historic landslide for The Labour Party shouldn’t come as much of a surprise. The State Opening of Parliament and the King’s Speech will be on the…
The Effects of a General Election on UK Property: A Focus on the Rental Market
A general election in the United Kingdom can result in consequences for every sector of the economy, including the property market. As the political landscape shifts, so too do policies and regulations that directly impact how property…
The Tides of Change: Navigating New Legislation in Scotland’s Private Rented Sector
In recent years, the private rented sector (PRS) in Scotland has undergone significant transformation, both in terms of its role within the housing market but also the increasing legislative attention it has garnered. This shift is…
A Commentary on the Student Rental Market with Focus on Edinburgh
Overview of UK Education Sector It is expected that the number of first-year undergraduate students is going to increase, and applicants could reach 1 million by 2030 The latest student population data from the Higher Education Statistics…
Glenham Win SILVER at ESTAS 2023 Awards
We are delighted to announce that Glenham Property have won SILVER at this year’s prestigious ESTAS Customer Service Awards 2023. The winners were announced at the largest event in the property industry at the Grosvenor House in…
A New Deal for Tenants
Landlords have reacted with considerable concern to the proposals for the Private Rented Sector (PRS) contained within the Housing 2040 and A New Deal for Tenants documents published by the Scottish Government. These documents lay out…
An Update on Short Term Letting
The short-term sector has attracted criticism from politicians, charities, local residents and has become a political issue with proposals for regulation having been mooted for some time. Short-term Legislation Introduced There are two…
Quick Market Update
Current economic Picture As was widely anticipated the Bank of England (BOE) have raised Bank rate by one quarter of a percent to 5.25% as it continues to struggle to bring inflation down to its target rate of 2%. In further bad news for…