The latest Citylets quarterly report is now out, so here’s our Edinburgh rental market update for Q4 2019.
Rents are up but growth is slowing compared to last yearRental values in Edinburgh continued to increase through to the end of 2019.…
Here’s some quick highlights we’ve come across in the Edinburgh property market through the past few months.
Edinburgh shines as one of the best places in the UK to invest in Buy to LetOnce again, Edinburgh comes out at the top after research comparing UK cities. This…
This is the first in a series of blogs we’ll be sharing to help those aspiring to own a property to join the dots of the property buying process.
Why are we doing this?Late last year we ran a series of interviews with a group…
The rumour mill on imminent Airbnb regulation has been rolling on for an age now and finally things are getting a little closer to being clear.
After a lengthy consultation (with over 1,000 responses) and Parliamentary debate, Housing Minister Kevin Stewart…
The time has come… You’re moving out. You’ve graduated, or you’ve got a new job, or you just plain-up need a change of scenery. Whatever the reason, your time in your current home has come to an end and you’re ready to say goodbye. We’re definitely not crying.
Luckily, the Umega family is blessed with so many different nationalities amongst our team, tenants and landlords.
Here’s a neat little 10 point guide written by some of our international employees on things they would have loved to have known before relocating and renting…
Something to be aware of when viewing properties (and moving into them) is the type of gas & electric meters that are set up. They monitor how much energy is used and will generate the bills you’ll be responsible for paying. There are a range of types, so…
Are you a tenant, confused about what a ‘HMO property’ is? Why should you even care? Here’s a handy wee guide to lead any lost property searchers through the 101 of HMO properties and why it is good to know what a HMO property is.
What does HMO mean?
Please send a STAND OUT cover letter with your application, letting us know what you can bring to Umega. Throughout our recruitment process we’d also love to hear your thoughts on how we can continue to smash negative stereotypes of letting agencies.
Are you the positive people person Umega Lettings…
When searching for a brand-new home to rent, one thing to look out for is the council tax band for the property as it can vary a lot depending on location.
Que E-to-the-Z (Emily Hazlitt, one of our superfly Lettings Managers) who spits lyrics like a dragon spits…
Winter in Scotland can get right into the marrow of the bones. Cold air sneaking into the flat, seemingly impossible to keep warm. Then you wake…
As part of our mission to improve the lives of people within the Private Rented Sector we want to help tenants make their rental property their sanctuaries. Once tenants have found their dream home through Umega we hope that they’ll…