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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.
With the rental market in Edinburgh going from strength to strength you might wonder which area of the city is best for rental properties.
There are almost two hundred letting agents operating in Edinburgh. Nicky Lloyd, Head of ESPC Lettings gives some points to consider when entrusting your property to a letting agent.
Did you know that it is illegal to rent out a property under a residential mortgage? ESPC mortgage adviser Peter McGregor looks at this topic and advises what to do when you require a mortgage but also want to let out your residential home.
Peter McGregor, one of the ESPC Mortgages advisers explains why it is a good time to enter buy-to-let 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.
The buy-to-let market is buoyant in Edinburgh and can provide an attractive proposition over the long term for anyone looking to become a landlord. Murray Souter, one of the ESPC Mortgages advisers explains the basics of becoming a landlord.