Making Tax Digital: What It Means for UK Landlords and How to Stay Ahead
The UK government’s Making Tax Digital (MTD) initiative was first announced in 2015 and represents a significant shift in how landlords must report and manage their tax obligations. Designed to modernize the tax system, MTD aims to make…
Benefits for Investors with Access to Capital of Buying 6 Properties or More in Scotland
Scotland's property market is gaining increasing attention from high-net-worth investors seeking opportunities for strong returns and strategic asset growth. There is now a compelling case for acquiring portfolios of six properties or more…
What Does It Take to Succeed in the Property Market?
For landlords and investors alike, the property market presents great opportunities for strong investment returns, but also unique challenges. This month, we’re exploring a little of what it takes to “make it” in the residential property…
New Pet Rights for Scottish Tenants: What Landlords Need to Know
The Housing (Scotland) Bill is set to bring significant changes to pet policies in rental properties. The bill is in consultation and amendments at stage 2 (sometime in February) and will then will pass to parliament for next stage to…
An Ageing Private Rented Sector
As a landlord in the UK, staying attuned to shifts in the private rented sector (PRS) is crucial for ensuring your properties remain competitive and desirable. One of the most notable changes in recent years is the increasing age of…
ADS Increase in Scotland: What It Means for Property Investors and Landlords
As I am sure most landlords and investors in Scotland already know December 5th saw a significant change in the property investment landscape. The Additional Dwelling Supplement (ADS)—Scotland's equivalent of Stamp Duty for second…
The Housing (Scotland) Bill and What it Means for Landlords
The Scottish private rented sector is operating in times of significant change. The Housing (Scotland) Bill, introduced on March 26, 2024, is reshaping the landscape for both landlords and tenants. As an Edinburgh-based property letting…
A response to the budget
Budget Labour have delivered a budget that represents a radical shift in fiscal policy with the key headline of £70 bn in additional spending that will reshape the UK’s economic landscape. This extra spending will be paid for by a roughly…
Student Rental Market – Focus on Edinburgh
Now the new academic year has started and students are either returning to or starting their courses in the UK I thought it might be a good idea to take closer look at the student rental market focusing on Edinburgh. Expansion of Higher…
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, maximising potential returns requires a strategic and sensible approach to finance. For investors an understanding how to utilise debt effectively can make a…