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Cairn’s Support for Glasgow NE Food Bank
Cairn’s Support for Glasgow NE Food Bank While chocolate advent calendars, indulgent food, drink, and plenty of presents are part of Christmas for some, this is not the case for everyone. In fact, 1 in 5 of the UK population live below the poverty line and Christmas is a tougher time than most for many […]
Student Accommodation
Student Fire Safety in Student Accommodation
Student Fire Safety in Student Accommodation Moving away from home is exciting but remember, your parents probably did more for you than you realise. Concern for health and safety in the home is sure to be one of these things, especially fire safety. There’s some essential information you need to make sure you protect yourself […]
Letting, Tenants
How To Spot A Good Letting Agent – For Tenants and Landlords
How To Spot A Good Letting Agent When you are looking to rent out your own property or sign a lease for one it can a very overwhelming process. With so many letting agents in the market, how do you know who to go with and who to avoid? Personal recommendations and the internet can […]
Estate Agency, West End
So You Want to Buy Property in the West End of Glasgow?
So You Want to Buy Property in the West End of Glasgow? The West End of Glasgow has been famed for years as one of the most desirable residential areas in the city, if not the country. This reputation shows no signs of dulling any time soon. 2017 has seen the West End property market […]
Estate Agency, Property Investment
Scotland’s Top Schools Drive Up House Prices
Scotland’s Top Schools Drive Up House Prices The quality of state schools in certain areas of the country has long been admired. However, it’s becoming increasingly apparent that these schools play a huge role in driving up the house prices of their immediate surrounding residential areas. Large numbers of parents are now choosing to spend […]
News
Major Changes To Legislation Prompt Hasty Re-Training For Letting Agents In Scotland
Major Changes To Legislation Prompt Hasty Re-Training For Letting Agents In Scotland Mandatory Letting Agent Training From early 2018, all letting agents must register with the Scottish Government and the most senior employee of the agency (or in each office, if there are multiple branches of a letting agent) must have undergone 20 hours training […]
News, Property Finance
Calls for Scottish Property Tax Reforms May Have Been Heard
Calls for Scottish Property Tax Reforms May Have Been Heard In 2015 the Scottish Government introduced the Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT), new tax brackets implemented in a bid to save homebuyers thousands of pounds and help get them on the property ladder. Introduced in 2015, LBTT was the first domestic tax charged in […]
News
MAJOR Changes in Private Rented Sector in Scotland – Private Residential Tenancy (PRT)
Changes in Private Rented Sector in Scotland Landlord or tenant, you might have heard in the news or online about recent changes in legislation covering tenancies offered in Scotland. It can be difficult to decode that legal jargon. We’ve broken it down to make clear what you need to know and how these changes will […]
Buy To Let, Investment, Landlords, Tenanted Properties
Pros and Cons of Buying Tenanted Properties
The UK is experiencing an upsurge in the sale and purchase of tenanted properties but is the trend just a fad or a viable option for property investors? A tenanted property is one sold with tenants currently living there. The removal of tax relief for buy to let finance costs has led some landlords to […]
