The Bank of Mum and Dad
At Glenham we are seeing an increase in the number of clients looking to invest into a second home for their children especially while they attend further education. We have successfully helped a number of families purchase properties that…
Is the Property Market Blooming for Spring?
Now there is a glimmer of hope that spring may be in the air and The Beast from the East has departed I thought it might be worthwhile having a look over the state of the property market. Firstly, what about the hot topic of the moment…
The Benefits of Using a Letting Agent
New research conducted by insurance firm Endsleigh has highlighted the valuable role that letting agents play in helping landlords make the most from their rental properties. The survey of 500 landlords revealed that those who use a…
2017 Property Market Commentary
Most property investors are probably relieved that the Chancellor decided to leave the private sector alone. There was also some respite from the raft of changes we have seen in recent years and this in turn might help to build…
Opinion: The Private Housing (Tenancies) (Scotland) Act 2016
There has been a lot of negativity in the press about the new Private Housing (Tenancies) (Scotland) Act 2016, primarily focused on the removal of the “no fault ground” and the end of the fixed term. Our feeling is that the new PRT isn’t…
The Private Housing (Tenancies) (Scotland) Act 2016 – Part One
We thought it would be a good idea to take a closer look at the changes to Private Rented Sector in Scotland that will come into force as a result of the new tenancies Act. The details of the new Act and a copy of the model tenancy can be…
Short Term Letting
People become landlords for all sorts of reasons. You don’t need to be an experienced investor or have multiple homes to benefit from letting properties. However, if you live in Edinburgh, you can supplement your income and make the most…
Becoming a Landlord
People become a landlord for a number of reasons. Maybe you’ve bought a property that a family member will be staying in while they’re studying, or perhaps you’re moving away and want to rent out your home to supplement your income.…
Rent Pressure Zone: important information for landlords
As some landlords may be aware Edinburgh City Council passed a motion to seek a rent pressure zone (RPZ) within the council area. A RPZ is an area designated under the Private Housing (Tenancies) (Scotland) Act 2016 which is due to come…
Changes to HMO Licensing
We thought it might be worthwhile pointing out quickly that there have been some recent changes to HMO licensing which are outlined below. From June 1st the costs for renewing or applying for a license will be as follows: 3 bed £540 4 bed…