The Olympus Blog

We explore the complex issues that may arise when building your own home.

Come on, we’ve all done it. Switched onto a property programme and fallen into the daydream of building our very own house. A...

In this quick read, we look at the do’s and don’ts of maintaining a professional relationship with tenants.

As a landlord, it’s important to build a good relationship with tenants. You want them to feel...

We look at what buyers need to know about executory sales and confirmation.

Picture this: After a long and exhausting property search, you finally find the home that's just right for you. But then the estate...

This lettings article looks at how landlords can get tenancies off on a good footing.

If you’re a landlord about to settle a new tenant into a property, there’s one phrase that should be your guiding...

In this week’s sales article, we look at plant species that affect house sales and why buyers should be made aware of them.

Post pandemic, having outside space has taken on a whole new level of importance...

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...

We look at the benefits of selling to a first-time buyer and how to attract them to a property.

First-time buyers are key drivers in the property market and could be the ideal candidate to purchase your home....

We look at why landlords should consider improving their property’s energy efficiency.

With summer officially starting in a few weeks, most people will have banished all thoughts of winter and the dark,...

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...

We look at why selling to friends and family is a lot more hassle than it’s worth.

If you’re selling a property, you might think that selling to one of your nearest and dearest is the answer. After all,...