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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 further education. Depending on logistics, the […]

Students live very busy lives and looking for a property for next year’s one thing on a long to do list  – so we’re here to help with a first look at our property list! Before you start your search there’s a few key things to consider: Checklist *Choose who you’re going to live with […]

If you’ve just secured a University place through clearing, congratulations! Negotiating exams, waiting for results and finally accepting a place has no doubt all been tough, but you’re not quite ready for freshers week, yet. Unless you’re planning to stay at home while you study now you have to find somewhere new to stay while […]

The Waterfront in Dundee hasn’t been the only thing growing at speed recently. Dundee rents have risen an impressive 4% too – ahead of Scotland’s national average – an attractive opportunity for investors. Recent figures show that average monthly rent for June has increased year on year from £510 to £531. While impressive (Dundee ‘s […]

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 in Scotland! Rising demand for purpose […]

Student accommodation is hugely valuable and an attractive opportunity for investors. The suggestion that it should be recognised as an asset class in it’s own right, not as an alternative investment opportunity should come as no surprise. The sector offers steady yields for investors and is worth more than £2 billion in the UK. Among […]

The arrival of Easter marks the unofficial start of the property year and gets the market moving. If you are keen to put your property on the market this year now is the time to look at your property with a fresh pair of eyes. Chances are a spring clean is in order. First impressions […]

Housing Minister Brandon Lewis announced new measures in March to protect tenants. Regulations for landlords in England were to be brought into line with building regulations for new builds in the UK, and will require the installation of working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in their properties. Landlords will be required to install smoke alarms […]

Over the next two years, beginning on December 1st this year, new mandatory electrical checks come into force for all privately rented properties. New regulations from the Scottish Government mean that all electrical items in a rented property must be either Electrical Installation Condition Report or Portable Appliance Tested. It will be the landlord’s responsibility […]