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- December 6, 2019
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Edinburgh letting agents and their fees
How much do letting agents in Edinburgh really cost? If you think that your agent’s ‘full property management’ fee covers everything, you are more than likely to be wrong – most agents charge at least a marketing fee on top…
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- November 21, 2019
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HMO licence transfer in Edinburgh
What should you do to transfer an old Edinburgh HMO licence HMO (Houses in Multiple Occupation) licensed properties achieve higher rents and higher asking prices in comparison with similar non-HMO properties when they are put for sale. It means that…
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- November 7, 2019
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The total cost of an HMO investment in Edinburgh
How much will you have to spend on an HMO? One of the most frequent questions from prospective landlords or property investors is: ‘How much does it cost to get an HMO licence in Edinburgh?’ And obviously, landlords and investors…
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- October 31, 2019
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Residential property rent growth flattens in Edinburgh in Q3 2019
Seasonal lettings market update Citylets have just published their quarterly rental market report and its Edinburgh section makes an interesting read. The upward trend of rent increases has continued in Q3 2019, rents rose by 3.6% on an average year on year –…
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- October 25, 2019
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The Best Collection of Haunted Houses in Edinburgh!
These properties are not suitable for ghost-busters… nor witchers, vampire slayers or witch hunters. We offer a horrifyingly good selection of spooky houses with ghost rooms! Properties benefit from: Screaming Cupboards, Haunted Halls, Creepy Kitchens, Sleepless nights guaranteed! Low…
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- October 18, 2019
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Will You Let Your Property in 2020?
New energy efficiency legislation will affect private rental sector Landlords with poorly insulated properties may not be able to put them on the market from April 2020 onwards – and the energy performance criteria will be stricter every year until…
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- October 4, 2019
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Where to invest in an HMO in Edinburgh
Best Edinburgh HMO locations Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, is a thriving student city with four universities. Undergraduate and postgraduate students, 60,500 in total, this constitutes 12% of the city population (513 thousand in 2017). 27.5% of the higher education…
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- September 20, 2019
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How to protect your letting deposit in Scotland
Scottish tenancy deposit guide Most private landlords and letting agents in Scotland ask for a deposit, either on signing the lease or just before you move to your new rented home. Usually the deposit is equal to one month’s rent;…
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- September 13, 2019
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Tips on choosing the best Edinburgh letting agent
What to look for when you choose your property manager New landlords looking for a good Edinburgh property management company can face a daunting task. A quick Google search for ‘Edinburgh letting agents’ shows 5,540,000 results! But are the letting…
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- August 30, 2019
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How Much Rent Should You Charge in Edinburgh?
Setting a rent at the correct level is quite a demanding task, whether you are a landlord or a letting agent. As one of the established Edinburgh letting agents, we have been serving a variety of landlords. Some are portfolio…