Winter condensation challenge
How to combat mould and condensation in tenanted properties Winter is a challenging part of the year – people spend more time indoors and lower temperatures do not encourage keeping windows open or at least ventilating properties frequently. 2020/21 winter…
Looking back at 2020 Edinburgh HMOs
2020 was a very turbulent year for HMO landlords and investors 2020’s bumpy year started with the onset of Covid, followed by March’s lockdown, which lasted over 3 months. The property market re-opened on 29.06.2020 and the pent-up demand resulted…
Help us to save our furry friends!
What would I do without you my precious furry friend? Part mischief, but all blessing and faithful to the end! You look at me with the eyes of love; you never hold a grudge…You think I’m far too wonderful to…
Edinburgh rental market post lockdown
How new rules on house moves and Covid19 have changed Scottish lettings Scottish and Edinburgh letting agents were allowed to open for business on 29.06.2020, with these last 3 weeks marking the new normal. While there are less viewers in…
Scottish letting agents re-open for business on 29 June 2020
Physical viewings, house moves and non-essential repairs can resume in Edinburgh The Scottish Government has now released its Phase Two Corona Virus Exit Plan, with house moves restrictions relaxed from Monday 29 June 2020. However, it will not be ‘business…
Edinburgh HMOs post Covid19
Scottish HMO lettings in times of pandemic The Coronavirus pandemic and its consequence (lockdown being imposed in late March) have shaken up the Edinburgh residential property market – including HMO lettings and management. Luckily, due to Scotland-specific legislation, local landlords…
When will the Scottish housing and lettings market reopen?
Face-to-face residential viewings might resume on or after 18th June Since Friday 29 May 2020, Scotland (including the residential lettings sector) has been in Phase 1 of the Scottish Coronavirus ‘Road Map‘. Although some non-essential businesses have been allowed to…
Corona-Earthquake in Scottish Lettings
Edinburgh Property Rental Market Shaken Up By Covid-19 City lets have just issued its 2020 Quarter 1 report. What a read it is! The data gathered confirms huge and instant changes – affecting both supply and demand for rental properties…
Airbnb landlord advice: switching to long-term lets in Edinburgh
Step-by-step guide for former Scottish holiday let landlords Covid-19 has paralyzed short-term lettings not only in Scotland, but also everywhere in the world. It seems that the disease is here to stay longer, and both British and Scottish governments talk about social…
Coronavirus and Edinburgh HMO licence applications update
Higher Edinburgh HMO application fees and Covid-19 delays The recent Coronavirus pandemic may increase average processing times for HMO licence application. The Edinburgh Council’s 249 High Street office has been closed since 22.03.2020. Licensing team members have been working from…