Are landlords really vultures?
You don’t seem to be able to go for more than week without there being some type of negative headlines about the cost of housing in the UK and it is often Landlords who bear the brunt of these. Landlords are often portrayed as uncaring…
Minimum EPC for Rental Property
There has been a large amount of press recently about minimum EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) ratings for rented property. At the moment this legislation does not apply to Scotland, only to England and Wales. The Scottish Government…
The Private Residential Tenancy
The Private Residential Tenancy has been with us now for over 8 months and as a result I thought it might be worthwhile taking some time to see what impacts, if any, there have been. I have looked at the major changes in the PRT here. In…
Is Rent to Rent a Good Idea for Landlords
This month I would like to examine a business model that has appeared in the residential property market over the last few years with various property ‘Gurus’ offering books, seminars and courses boasting how anyone can turbo charge their…
Regional Cities Offer Investment Opportunity
There are so many differing factors affecting UK property that it is sometimes difficult to keep track. However, there is now an increasing consensus across market commentators that some of these will put the brakes on house price growth…
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…
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…
Edinburgh: paradise for property investors?
As we highlighted in our previous blog, Scotland is a very attractive place to invest in property. We wanted to highlight one area in particular that we believe to be exceptionally interesting for prospective investors and landlords -…
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…