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HMO Properties, News
Meet Carolanne Waters: HMO Specialist
Name: Carolanne Waters Job title? HMO Specialist What your job entails? I arrange House in Multiple Occupancy (HMO) Licences for landlords that want to rent out their properties to 3 or more unrelated persons in the one flat. I liaise with Glasgow City Council, Fire Scotland and Licensing to ensure a smooth process for our […]
HMO Properties, Buy To Let, Investment, Letting, Student Accommodation
Become A Parent Investor With Cairn
Become A Parent Investor With Cairn For many, when their children go to university or college there are only a few options open to them; continue to have them live at home, have them register for a space in the student halls, or look for a private rental property they can stay in while in […]
HMO Properties, Investment, Letting, Student Accommodation
A Parent’s Guide to Student Accommodation
A Parent’s Guide to Student Accommodation Your teenager is off to university and needs somewhere to live – not sure where to start? We talk you through the ins and outs of the student accommodation options available these days. They’ve come a long way from your student digs, trust us. University-owned accommodation The most popular […]
HMO Properties
Investing in a HMO: What You Need to Know
Investing in a HMO: What You Need to Know Rent in the UK Average rent prices are still on the rise virtually everywhere in the UK. House of Commons library rental figures show that rent prices have risen by as much as 11.5% in just one year; with rent in London increasing by 27.4% since […]
HMO Properties, Services
HMO Licensing Application Service
HMO Licensing Application Service Letting HMO properties can deliver greater yields for investors, but are subject to stricter and more complex controls. The Legislation came into force in 2000 and we immediately started building our reputation and knowledge, working closely with local authorities and with landlords. Our property maintenance management programme and ongoing tenant management […]
HMO Properties, Buy To Let, Investment
Scotland ‘best’ for student housing investors
Scotland ‘best’ for student housing investors The demand for student accommodation has prompted a property investment boom. Scots might be portrayed as having short arms and deep pockets but the Scottish student accommodation market is positioned to command the biggest yields for property investors – sceptics will say thanks to the diverse background of students […]
HMO Properties
Student accommodation: Why Cairn are HMO licensing specialists
Student accommodation: Why Cairn are HMO licensing specialists The term HMO is used frequently in the property investment market. As experts on HMO development we want to explain what HMO is, and understand why such a highly regulated sector continues to be popular for investors. Since 2000 in Scotland HMO properties have required an HMO […]
HMO Properties, Investment
How to invest in property – Make Your Pension Work For You With Help From Cairn
How to invest in property – Make Your Pension Work For You With Help From Cairn Changes to the pension structure from April 2015 mean that pension holders will be free to access their pension pot. This allows greater flexibility for individuals and opens up a range investment opportunities including BTL investment. Mistoria Group research […]