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A guide to the referencing process for Guarantors
We’ve published a comprehensive guide on what the role of the guarantor means. We strongly recommend you give it a read over before you dive into what comes after.
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We’ve published a comprehensive guide on what the role of the guarantor means. We strongly recommend you give it a read over before you dive into what comes after.
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Earlier this year The Scottish Government announced a relaxation to regulations for smoke and heat alarms in rented properties.
Buy To Let Edinburgh
With the recent changes to rules around mortgage restriction relief we often get asked if it is worth incorporating a rental property business or setting up a limited company for letting properties.
General
Not sure whether it's better to use an old Short Assured Tenancy (SAT) or new Private Rented Tenancy (PRT) in Scotland? We explain the pros and cons of each in this helpful and timely blog.
Landlord
When you break it down, the legislation surrounding Private renting is not as onerous as it first appears but the key to simplifying what needs done and staying on top of things, is being organised. Here’s what you need to know
General
We currently use Short Assured Tenancies (SATs) for all of our tenancies and from the 1st of December 2017 all new private rented tenancies in Scotland will be Private Rented Tenancies (PRTs).
Legal
ARLA Propertymark today launch their new TV advertising campaign to raise awareness of the necessity to chose a regulated letting agent.
Legal
SafeDeposits Scotland have shared some straightforward advice on how to claim your deposit back.
General
Letting Agents in Scotland- Letting agent regulation is coming to Scotland in 2018 and here's what's in store. Umega Lettings are ahead of the game already voluntarily regulated by ARLA Propertymark
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The new Chancellor Philip Hammond has imposed a ban on all letting agents charging tenant fees which has caused shockwaves through the industry in England. Find out what can be learned from Scotland’s experience of life without tenant fees.
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Now we are into the new tax year, significant changes to the Buy to Let property market introduced by George Osborne are all in play. It is clear that they will have a huge impact on current buy to let investors, so, just to revisit the key changes briefly.
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The private rented sector is in desperate need of tighter regulations and thankfully letting agent regulation is coming from 2018,