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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
It’s one of the most common questions faced by landlords but there really is no right or wrong answer – in fact you might decide that somewhere in the middle is the way to go. A common opinion is that you can achieve higher rents with a furnished property but it really depends what your […]
There are many reasons why so many people in Scotland decide to rent – relocating for work or not planning to stay in an area for long, not having the capital for a mortgage deposit or maybe you just don’t want the long-term commitment. Whatever the reason, we’re offering some advice to help you find […]
Choosing the right flatmate can be a challenge, so we’ve compiled five top tips to help make it a bit easier. 1. Meet and interview all flatmates before they move in You don’t have to be best friends with your flatmates but you do need to be able to at least tolerate people you are […]
Are you looking for a rental property that’s a little bit different? We’ve found some interesting and unique properties just for you. Let’s take a look. Almondhill Steading, Kirkliston First up we have a steading conversion in a quiet countryside courtyard. £1,260 per month. Alexandra Gate, Paisley This flat was formerly part of […]
Whether you’re renting your first property or are a seasoned renter our top tips will help you make sure that you get the deposit you’re entitled to back. Take photographs of the property When you get the property keys we recommend that you take lots of photographs of the property, this is your insurance policy […]
Excitement is building for Glasgow 2014. We’re all looking forward to a summer of sport and the positive impact on tourism the Games will have for the country. Take a look at some of the priciest properties advertised on s1homes available for the Commonwealth Games and Ryder Cup. 1. Old Glassingal, Dunblane 6 bedroom house […]