Saving up your rental deposit
By Scottish Property CentreLooking for a rental property for the first time? We know how exciting it feels when you are a young professional looking for your first home. It’s all about roaming around your new local area, buying new stuff...
Tenants- what maintenance issues are your responsibility?
By Scottish Property CentreRenting a home might have always been seen as a lesser to buying one, but what you may not realise is that there are plenty of benefits to renting a home rather than owning one.One of the biggest benefits is that...
The pros and cons of house sharing
By Scottish Property CentreWe know that the idea of house sharing isn’t for everyone; however, living with other people in a house can actually be a great idea for some. So, if you are considering house sharing as an option then here are...
Top tips for renting with a pet
By Scottish Property CentreRenting a home is a great alternative to buying your own property. In fact, it seems to be something that is much more commonplace than it has ever been. Renting does have a wide range of benefits, but it does...
Should you go for a long term or short term let?
By Scottish Property CentreWhen you are renting a property there are two main types of lets that you can choose from. There are short term lets and long term lets. The type of let that you decide on will really depend on what you are...
How to Ensure You Get Your Tenancy Deposit Back
By Scottish Property CentreQuite a good number of people believe that getting their tenancy deposit back is impossible, or have the mentality that their landlords will do or look for any possible reason to hold back their security deposits....
5 questions that tenants should always ask on a viewing
By Scottish Property CentreWhen you are viewing a rental property with the mind set to move in, there are likely to be a thousand questions running through your head. However, with so much to think about, making sure that you ask the right...
Checklist for tenants
By Scottish Property CentreWhen it comes to renting a property it is important to know what you are getting into, particularly if it is something you are doing for the first time. It is easy to be caught out, so follow our handy checklist...