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The latest Citylets report revealed that the average rent in Scotland increased by 1.7% compared to last year during the first quarter of 2019. Find out what's been happening in the Edinburgh, Glasgow and West Lothian private rented sectors.
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.
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.
Rachel from our ESPC Lettings team discusses what constitutes 'fair wear and tear' from a tenants' perspective.
Owning a second property as a holiday home or as a landlord has long been attractive to investors. However, you need to be clear on the tax charges you could face on purchasing a second property. Claire Maxwell, Tax Senior Manager at Johnston Carmichael, takes a look at LBTT and the recently increased Additional Dwelling Supplement.
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.