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The latest Citylets Quarterly Report shows that the three and four bed properties in Scotland are experiencing the steepest increases in rent, suggesting strong demand for family homes to rent. Find out more about the report and the Scottish and Edinburgh rental market in this blog.
As people live in your rental property, it's only normal for some wear and tear to occur, from worn carpets to torn curtains. However, sometimes tenants cause an unacceptable level of damage to a property which they are liable for. Nicky Lloyd, Head of ESPC Lettings, looks at how to assess what constitutes fair wear and tear for your property. .
Holiday let - considerations Given Scotland's appeal as a holiday destination, it's understandable that investors are looking at opportunities in the holiday let market. While holiday lets can be lucrative, they can involve a great deal of hard work. Find out more about the pros and cons of holiday let properties.
Check out what's been happening in the Scottish and Edinburgh rental market. We've got the latest market update from Citylets' most recent Quarterly Report.
Citylets have recently published their latest Letting Market Update for Quarter 2 2018 and it’s great news for the Edinburgh rental market.
Since 1st December 2017 civil disputes regarding the private rented sector are being dealt with by First-tier Tribunal for Scotland rather than Sherrif Courts. Cases have included applications for eviction orders and debt recovery.
Find out how the Scottish property process works and when you will need to pay for various things along the way.
At ESPC Lettings, we deal with landlords and buy-to-let investors on a daily basis. We always recommend that, as a landlord, you think about what type of tenant you want, you consider the location of your property and who it will appeal to, and think about the condition of the property.
As from 01 December 2017, any new residential leases generated will be known as Private Residential Tenancies (PRTs). The new regime does not affect existing tenancies, and any current Short Assured Tenancy will remain in place until the current tenant vacates.
If you are a landlord, then you know how important it is to inspect your buy-to-let property. Here are a few tips on what to pay attention to when visiting tenants.