Homes for sale at auction in Scotland are marketed by agents such as, Future Property Auctions, Auction House Scotland, and The Glasgow Property Agency but it is a type of purchase that people might know less about than the usual property buying process. Types of property sold at auction Most properties can be sold at auction, but […]

If you are a landlord or a tenant in Scotland, it is important to know about tenancy agreements, how they affect you and what your rights and responsibilities are. Main types of tenancy agreements Short assured and Assured are the main types of tenancy agreements in Scotland. Landlords with these types of agreements must provide […]

Top tips for choosing a letting agent Many landlords are happy to manage their properties by themselves, but there are those who would rather employ a letting agent. There are agents across Scotland, so how do you choose which one is best for you? Here are some considerations. 1.       Decide what level of service you […]

If you are buying a property in Scotland, you might have heard of Land and Buildings Transaction Tax and wonder how it might affect you.   What is Land and Buildings Transaction Tax? On 1 April 2015, Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) replaced UK Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) in Scotland, under new devolved […]

For both tenants and landlords, Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) can be the source of some confusion and lots of questions. For example, who needs one and how do you go about getting it? If you are a tenant or landlord in Scotland, read on and all will become a bit clearer. What is a […]

Viewing properties is a vital part of the house buying process. You will have looked at the photos online or in a printed schedule, but it’s important to visit and take a thorough look around any property you are interested in buying. Here are our top ten tips for viewing properties. Before the viewing 1.       […]

Once your offer has been accepted and your entry date has been agreed, it’s time to think about moving. It can be stressful, but making lists is key to keeping you as organised as possible. Here’s our moving house checklist of what to do and when, in the weeks leading up to your move – […]

Expert blog: Jen Paice, CEO of SafeDeposits Scotland, writes for s1homes.com Scotland’s private rental sector faced a shake up a few years ago when the Tenancy Deposit Schemes (Scotland) Regulations were introduced, meaning that all deposits had to be paid into a Scottish Government approved tenancy deposit scheme. Three years since the new laws came […]

Buying a home is one of the biggest financial commitments you will ever make. Very few people can afford to buy a home outright, so most will require a mortgage to do so. In recent years, mortgage lending has become stricter. In the past, lenders multiplied your salary by three to five times – known […]

You have taken the decision to put your property on the market, considered which estate agent to use and hopefully you are inundated with requests to view your property. There are some small things you can do to make your home more appealing to a prospective buyer, without spending a fortune. Remember that you are […]