Who’s renting your home?
By Scottish Property CentreWhen you are giving your property to rent, you are trusting a stranger with your property. No matter what you do for a living, owning a property requires a lot of efforts. Property in UK does not come cheap, and...
What do tenants really want in a rental property?
By Scottish Property CentreWe’ve often heard about tales of tenants and the pertinent issues with landlords. Even if it doesn’t sound pleasant, the reality is true in most cases. However, there are exceptions no doubt and these often...
Lets with pets - our top tips to renting with pets
By Scottish Property CentreHere's a selection of the best advice we've learned over the years to ensure you can find a home for yourself AND your furry companion…
Lets with pets aims to...
Keeping up to date with landlord legislation
By Scottish Property CentreA Landlord has several different responsibilities when it comes to their tenants. A number of these responsibilities are put on a formal basis thanks to an ever-changing raft of legislation. Not only do landlords...
Why your pet might be delaying your house sale
By Scottish Property CentreFind out if the reason your home isn’t selling is down to your pets, and prepare yourself to stop this issue before it wastes too much time.
So many reasons exist why selling a house can turn out to be a...
3 Common nightmares to avoid when buying a house
By Scottish Property CentreWhen it comes to moving house there are many pitfalls and traps that you could fall into, but it doesn’t always have to be a stressful and problematic experience.
People have been moving house for years...
Tips to stop your property chain unravelling
By Scottish Property CentreIf you are selling at the same time as buying, you will likely find yourself in the middle of a chain with people both above you and below you. A property chain is only as strong as its weakest link – the more...
Checklist for letting out your property
By Scottish Property CentreWhen it comes to letting out a property it isn’t always as straightforward as just collecting the rent each month. You will have a legal responsibility to your tenants and so you will need to make sure that you...
Building a retirement plan from a property portfolio
By Scottish Property CentreOne of the reasons why people save money is to invest and probably ensure that their retirement is comfortably funded. In this case, finding the right channel for investment returns is vital to foster a fruitful...
Taking ownership of rental problems - are you as responsible as the tenant?
By Scottish Property CentreWhen you rent out a property, all responsibility related to care and maintenance of the property is not passed to the tenant. In short, you cannot simply forget about property maintenance after letting it out....