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This question has no correct or wrong answers. The lettings market benefits from both furnished and unfurnished properties. A house that is ideal for one tenant may be absolutely inappropriate for another because of the different types of tenants' situations. Several...

Emergency property issues are bad for both tenants and landlords, so the best way to avoid these potential emergencies is to take precautions before they happen. When you have done everything you can to significantly reduce the likelihood of an expensive, dangerous,...

As the weather warms up and summer approaches, daffodils begin to bloom, adding colour to the longer days' added light. Spring is a time of change. When it comes to enhancing your natural habitat, just like wildlife, you can take action! It shouldn't be difficult to...

How to switch your Glasgow property's letting agent Are you a landlord in Glasgow who is disappointed with the level of service you're getting from your letting agent? It might surprise you to discover that changing agents is simpler than you might have thought. Most...

Landlords who live far away from the property they are renting out are what you may imagine when you hear the term "remote landlords." If you purchased a rental home in Glasgow but don't reside there, this could be you. You might also be the owner if you inherited a...

Who Is Liable To Pay The Council Tax in Scotland – The Landlord or Tenant? In the UK, including Scotland, all residential properties must pay council tax to local governments. The so-called "liable individual" is responsible for the tax. Typically, this will be a...

Is My Tenancy Deposit Secure? The Tenancy Deposit Scheme Regulations (Scotland) went into effect in March 2011. Since this day, every letting agency in Scotland that accepts a tenant deposit has to sign up with their local government and join a scheme for tenancy...

If you're thinking about making a move, you've probably considered whether you should buy a home or if it makes more sense to rent. Choosing between the two isn't as simple as it appears. Renting and buying each have their advantages and disadvantages and your...

Why Is Tenant Insurance Necessary? For the simple reason that it protects you and your personal possessions, it is a good idea for all renters to obtain tenant insurance. When a tenant begins a new tenancy, letting agents usually highly urge or require that they...

Landlords don't enjoy asking for them, and tenants aren't thrilled to hear one is on the way. Yes, we're discussing rent increases today. We'll look at how much landlords can raise the rent by and give you an idea of what a typical rent rise in the UK looks like....

During your property search when looking to buy a flat, you may come across leasehold units that offer a ‘share of freehold’. This is a concept that can be a little confusing, so we'll lay it all out for you and explain precisely what owning a share of freehold...