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Market update from our Glasgow and Argyll branches

Market update from our Glasgow and Argyll branches – March 2025

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre on 29th Mar 2025

We look at what is happening in the property market locally and nationally with updates from our branches in Shawlands, Cardonald and Dunoon.


February 2025
Before we look at this...

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Properties for rent in Glasgow

Properties for rent in Glasgow

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre on 26th Mar 2025

View our available properties for rent across Glasgow from our branch in Shawlands.

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Rental Fraud: How Glasgow Landlords and Tenants Ca

Rental Fraud: How Glasgow Landlords and Tenants Can Stay Safe

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre on 20th Mar 2025

New Home Office figures show there were 5,000 reported cases of rental fraud last year, alongside losses of £9 million. Here’s how tenants and landlords can protect themselves.

With new figures revealing...

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Market update from our Glasgow and Argyll branches

Market update from our Glasgow and Argyll branches – February 2025

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre on 1st Mar 2025

We look at what is happening in the property market locally and nationally with updates from our branches in Shawlands, Cardonald and Dunoon.


January 2025
Before we look at this...

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Properties for rent in Glasgow

Properties for rent in Glasgow

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

View our available properties for rent across Glasgow from our branch in Shawlands.

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Market update from our Glasgow and Argyll branches

Market update from our Glasgow and Argyll branches – January 2025

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

We look at what is happening in the property market locally and nationally with updates from our branches in Shawlands, Cardonald and Dunoon.


December 2024
December is traditionally a...

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Market update from our Glasgow and Argyll branches

Market update from our Glasgow and Argyll branches – December 2024

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

We reflect on 2024 and give some predictions for the property market in 2025 in our last monthly update of the year from our branches in Shawlands, Cardonald and Dunoon.


As you can see from the...

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How Glasgow Tenants Can Get ‘Rent Ready’

How Glasgow Tenants Can Get ‘Rent Ready’

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

Tenants can stand out in the competitive lettings market by being ‘rent ready’ before looking for a new place to live.

With an average of 21 people vying for each rental that comes on the market*,...

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Market update from our Glasgow and Argyll branches

Market update from our Glasgow and Argyll branches – November 2024

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

We look at what is happening in the property market locally and nationally with updates from our branches in Shawlands, Cardonald and Dunoon.


As you can see from the above snapshot of our figures...

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Mould: New Statistics Show This Age-Old Problem Is

Mould: New Statistics Show This Age-Old Problem Isn’t Going Away

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

Tackling Mould in a Rental: What Glasgow Tenants and Landlords Need to Know

Despite greater awareness and tougher legislative measures, mould can still be a significant issue for landlords and tenants.
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Market update from our Glasgow and Argyll branches

Market update from our Glasgow and Argyll branches – October 2024

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

We look at what is happening in the property market locally and nationally with updates from our branches in Shawlands, Cardonald and Dunoon.


As you can see from the above snapshot of our figures...

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Rental Property Spotlight

Rental Property Spotlight

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

View our available properties for rent across Glasgow from our branch in Shawlands.

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Market update from our Glasgow and Argyll branches

Market update from our Glasgow and Argyll branches – September 2024

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

We look at what is happening in the property market locally and nationally with updates from our branches in Shawlands, Cardonald and Dunoon.


As you can see from the above snapshot of our figures...

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The Surprising Demographic Shift Taking Place in t

The Surprising Demographic Shift Taking Place in the Rental Market

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

We Look at the Change in Landlords

First-time buyers might be getting older, but when it comes to landlords, it’s a different story.
A new survey* has found that in the past nine years,...

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What’s Happening in the Rental Market?

What’s Happening in the Rental Market?

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

Latest Statistics Revealed

Is the rental market running hot or cold, and what can we expect in the coming year?
Let’s dig into the latest data from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) and...

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How to Reduce the Risk of Fire at Your Glasgow Ren

How to Reduce the Risk of Fire at Your Glasgow Rental

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

Did you know that a blaze is seven times more likely to start in a rental property than in a home occupied by the owner?*

It's a shocking statistic that underlines the need for landlords to prioritise fire...

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Market update from our Glasgow and Argyll branches

Market update from our Glasgow and Argyll branches

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

We look at what is happening in the property market during August 2024 with an update from our branches in Shawlands, Cardonald and Dunoon.


As you can see from the above snapshot of our figures...

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How Letting Agents Support Landlords and Tenants

How Letting Agents Support Landlords and Tenants

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

10 Areas That Letting Agents Can Help The Rental Process

A good letting agent can make a world of difference for both landlords and tenants.
Here are ten things a top-notch letting agent does to...

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Buying Your Glasgow Rental from Your Landlord

Buying Your Glasgow Rental from Your Landlord

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

Here are some useful tips if you are thinking about buying the property you rent from your landlord.

If you feel totally at home in your rental property, you may daydream about buying it from your landlord....

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Market update from our Glasgow and Argyll branches

Market update from our Glasgow and Argyll branches

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

We look at what is happening in the property market during July 2024 with an update from our branches in Shawlands, Cardonald and Dunoon.


As you can see from the above snapshot of our figures for...

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Protect Your Rental from Bedbugs, Bird Mites and O

Protect Your Rental from Bedbugs, Bird Mites and Other Creepy Crawlies

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

Some points for tenants and landlords to consider during the summer months.

There’s no room for complacency when it comes to dealing with insects in a rental property.
What can start as a minor...

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Guide to Lettings Jargon for Renters

Guide to Lettings Jargon for Renters

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

We look at some of the terms that people renting should be familiar with.

Lettings terminology can be confusing, especially if you’re new to renting.So, here’s a jargon-busting list of commonly used...

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How AI Could Revolutionise Renting

How AI Could Revolutionise Renting

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

We look at the impact AI could have on renting properties.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is making tsunami-like waves across various industries, and the UK rental sector is no exception.
For...

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Market update from our Glasgow and Argyll branches

Market update from our Glasgow and Argyll branches

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

We look at what is happening in the property market during June 2024 with an update from our branches in Shawlands, Cardonald and Dunoon.


As you can see from the above snapshot of our figures for...

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Deposit Deductions: What a Landlord Can and Can’t

Deposit Deductions: What a Landlord Can and Can’t Claim for

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

The Dos and Don’ts of Deposit Deductions: Advice for Glasgow Landlords

When a tenancy ends, there’s often confusion – and sometimes disputes – over what a landlord can claim as a deposit deduction....

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Check-Out Guide for Tenants

Check-Out Guide for Tenants

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

11 things for tenants to consider when moving out of a rental property.

As we all know, moving home can be a stressful business.
But you can avoid a frantic panic on the big day by starting your...

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Market update from our Glasgow and Argyll branches

Market update from our Glasgow and Argyll branches

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

We look at what is happening in the property market during May 2024 as buyer demand soars.


As you can see from the above snapshot of our figures for the month to date (1 May – 28 May 2024), we...

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Protecting Your Property: Security Steps for Landl

Protecting Your Property: Security Steps for Landlords

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

Some tips for Landlords and Tenants to consider during summer.

When summer arrives, the issue of property security becomes even more relevant for landlords.
The summer months provide more...

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Market update from our Glasgow and Argyll branches

Market update from our Glasgow and Argyll branches

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

We look at what is happening in the property market during April 2024


As you can see from the above snapshot of our figures for the month to date (Apr 1 – Apr 28 2024), we agreed 36 new sales...

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Market update from our Glasgow and Argyll branches

Market update from our Glasgow and Argyll branches

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

We look at what is happening in the property market during March 2024 as values continue to increase in Glasgow.


As you can see from the above snapshot of our figures for the month to date (Mar 1...

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Market update from our Glasgow and Argyll branches

Market update from our Glasgow and Argyll branches

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

We look at what is happening in the property market during February 2024 including a significant imbalance between supply and demand.


Our figures for February highlight the increasing demand v...

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Celebrating our Twentieth Birthday with a Communit

Celebrating our Twentieth Birthday with a Community Promise

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

It's not every day that we hit a milestone like 20 years in business, and at Scottish Property Centre, we're taking a moment to both look-back and plan ahead.

We started in 2004, with Paul and Julie Burns...

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What Couples Need to Know before Moving In Togethe

What Couples Need to Know before Moving In Together

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

This article looks at what couples need to know before moving into a rental property together this Valentine’s Day.

If talk between you and your partner this Valentine’s Day turns to living together,...

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A Tenant’s Guide – How to Combat Condensation

A Tenant’s Guide – How to Combat Condensation

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

We take a look at how we can minimise the impact of condensation.

In the winter, we’re guaranteed a few things.
It’ll be raining when we least want it to.
A local postie will still...

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Market update from our Glasgow and Argyll branches

Market update from our Glasgow and Argyll branches

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

Our first market update for 2024 as we look at what is happening in the property market so far. This year also marks our 20th Anniversary and to mark the occasion we partner with The Prince and Princess of Wales...

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Tenant Trends: How to Meet the Demands of Renters

Tenant Trends: How to Meet the Demands of Renters Today

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

We look at tenant trends over the past ten years – and what renters are looking for today.

Whether you’re a first-time investor or an experienced landlord looking to expand your portfolio, it pays to know...

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Market update from our Glasgow and Argyll branches

Market update from our Glasgow and Argyll branches

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

We take a look back at December and 2023 as well as some thoughts on what is in store for the property market in 2024.


As you can see from the above snapshot of our figures, 2023 finished a lot...

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Base Rate Held and Updates for Landlords including

Base Rate Held and Updates for Landlords including the Cost of Living Act for Rental Properties

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

Welcome news for most home owners and buyers as the base rate finally holds after 14 consecutive increases. Not so good news for landlords as it was confirmed the Cost of Living Act has been extended for a further...

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How to Be the Perfect Flatmate

How to Be the Perfect Flatmate

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

We look at ways tenants can have a happy house share by sticking to some basic rules.

Renting a property with a friend or acquaintance? Never lived with anyone before? We’ve got you covered with some top...

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Summer Checklist for Tenants

Summer Checklist for Tenants

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

We look at the issues that tenants need to be aware of in the summer months.

At last summer is here, so what are your plans?
Have you booked an exciting getaway in an exotic location? Or is the...

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Dealing with Repairs When You’re a Tenant

Dealing with Repairs When You’re a Tenant

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

We look at how tenants should approach repairs and maintenance issues in their property.

Problems in the home are a nuisance. Like when you’ve got a leaky tap and the drip drip drip drives you to...

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Is Renting in Glasgow Better Than Buying?

Is Renting in Glasgow Better Than Buying?

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

Is renting the best option for you? In this week’s lettings article, we look at the advantages of renting a property over buying.

The pitfalls of renting are always shouted about: too expensive, dodgy...

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COST OF LIVING (TENANT PROTECTION) (SCOTLAND) ACT

COST OF LIVING (TENANT PROTECTION) (SCOTLAND) ACT EXTENDED UNTIL 31 MARCH 2024

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

The Scottish Government has announced today that they intend to extend the Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Scotland) Act Regulations beyond 30 September 2023 for an additional six months.

The announcement...

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Summer Security Tips for Tenants and Landlords

Summer Security Tips for Tenants and Landlords

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

We offer some tips for both landlords and tenants on protecting and securing a rental property in the summer months.

It’s not just birds, bees and butterflies that come out in force in summer –...

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Garden Maintenance: Tenant and Landlord Responsibi

Garden Maintenance: Tenant and Landlord Responsibilities Explained

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

We examine who should do what in the garden of a rental property.

Garden maintenance can be a thorny issue between tenants and landlords, so here’s a useful guide to help avoid confusion.Now that spring...

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How to Prevent Mould and Condensation in Your Rent

How to Prevent Mould and Condensation in Your Rental Property

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

How can landlords and tenants combat condensation and mould? Read on to find out.

Condensation and mould
The two are often bundled together because if you’ve got condensation, there’s a good...

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Ways to Avoid Deposit Disputes When You Leave Your

Ways to Avoid Deposit Disputes When You Leave Your Scottish Rental

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

In this week’s lettings article, we go through ways tenants can clear out their rental at the end of a tenancy to help avoid deposit disputes.

It’s widely recognised that moving house is one of the most...

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Finding Your Dream Home Just Got Easier - Our 𝗡𝗘𝗪 Website is Now Live!

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our brand new website! We've been working hard behind the scenes to bring you a website that makes buying, renting or selling a property a breeze.

Whether you're a...

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What You Need to Know if Your Landlord Decides to

What You Need to Know if Your Landlord Decides to Sell Your Rental Property

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

In this quick read, we look at some questions you might have if your landlord decides to sell.

As a tenant living in a rental property, you need to be aware of your rights. Fortunately, due to recent reforms...

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Turn Your Rental Property into Somewhere You Love

Turn Your Rental Property into Somewhere You Love

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

In this quick read, we look at ways to love your rental without falling foul of any tenancy agreement rules and stipulations.

Whether your rental property is a blank space you just sleep in, or it’s a new...

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The Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Scotland)

The Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Scotland) Act – Emergency legislation

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

The Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Scotland) Act 2022 has been passed by the Scottish Parliament.

Following on from our
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The Fake Landlord Scam That All Renters Need to Kn

The Fake Landlord Scam That All Renters Need to Know About

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

Don’t let fraudsters swindle you out of your hard-earned money. Read on to discover what the ‘fake landlord’ scam is and how to protect yourself.

The fake landlord ruse has been around for years, but...

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Immediate rent freeze and eviction ban

Immediate rent freeze and eviction ban

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

An emergency rent freeze in the private and public sectors is announced in Scotland.

Setting out the programme for government for the next 12 months First Minister Nicola Sturgeon today announced to the...

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Renting for the First Time? Read On

Renting for the First Time? Read On

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

In this quick read, we help you prepare to sign on the dotted line and start your first tenancy.

Are you a renting newbie? Are you flying your family’s comfy nest? Well, this one’s for you. Renting your...

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What Are a Tenant’s Responsibilities?

What Are a Tenant’s Responsibilities?

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

Moving into a new home can be exciting, but renting a property comes with responsibilities. To avoid disputes – or paying for things that don’t fall within your remit – it’s helpful to know your...

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Covid extended notice periods to be scrapped

Covid extended notice periods to be scrapped

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

From 31 March 2022 the notice periods for eviction will revert back to the original requirements in place prior to the pandemic.

The Scottish Association of Landlords (SAL) have tonight indicated that the...

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Why Renting is Better than Buying for Some People

Why Renting is Better than Buying for Some People

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

When it comes to finding somewhere to live there is always a decision to be made about renting versus buying. Obviously, most people want to own their own home at some point, however, for some people renting is...

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Who pays for council tax when renting; landlords o

Who pays for council tax when renting; landlords or tenants?

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

When it comes to renting a property from a landlord, there should be a section in your tenancy agreement that stipulates you are responsible for paying council tax, along with other utility bills and services for...

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Tips on how to avoid rogue landlords

Tips on how to avoid rogue landlords

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

Over the past years, cases of rogue landlords have crept their way in. This gives the letting industry a negative reputation. Although, you may find that from ten landlords, only a small number have unprofessional...

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What to pay attention to on a tenancy agreement

What to pay attention to on a tenancy agreement

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

A tenancy agreement can be described as the binding contract signed between you and your landlord. It clearly sets out all the legal terms and conditions in regards to your tenancy, and what type it is. For this...

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Saving up your rental deposit

Saving up your rental deposit

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

Looking 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...

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Tenants- what maintenance issues are your responsi

Tenants- what maintenance issues are your responsibility?

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

Renting 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...

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The pros and cons of house sharing

The pros and cons of house sharing

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

We 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...

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Top tips for renting with a pet

Top tips for renting with a pet

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

Renting 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...

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Should you go for a long term or short term let?

Should you go for a long term or short term let?

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

When 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...

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How to Ensure You Get Your Tenancy Deposit Back

How to Ensure You Get Your Tenancy Deposit Back

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

Quite 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....

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5 questions that tenants should always ask on a vi

5 questions that tenants should always ask on a viewing

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

When 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...

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Checklist for tenants

Checklist for tenants

Scottish Property Centre By Scottish Property Centre

When 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...

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