May 17, 2022

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Things to Keep in Mind While Choosing the Best Edinburgh Letting Agent

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Many companies serve as letting agents for your property(s) in Edinburgh. Which one are you going to choose? What should be considered to choosing a letting agent? Mentioned below are some tips. Things to consider for choosing a letting agent Services required The first thing to decide is what type of service you need from […]

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May 16, 2022

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Landlord Legal Requirements Checklist in Edinburgh

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A landlord needs to adhere to the norms of legal documentation and other requirements when he has enlisted his property for rental income. The letting cycle dictates these requirements to be fulfilled. Moreover, it is also mandatory to keep tracking the changes and reforms made by the government for landlord registration Edinburgh. In this aspect, […]

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May 15, 2022

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What Are Your Expectations from Edinburgh Estate Agent?

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An estate agent plays a vital role in property selling or letting. Whether you are an investor, landlord, or tenant, you can employ trustworthy property agents in Edinburgh to conduct the required tasks. However, there are some expectations when one appoints these agencies. Hence, we have discussed the facts one hopes to get from these […]

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February 1, 2022

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New Smoke and Fire Alarm Legislation in Scotland February 2022

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The Housing (Scotland) Act is changing on February 1st, 2022, to ensure that all residents have the same level of protection. The new laws are relevant to every property owner, regardless of occupancy i.e. if you are an owner occupier or Landlord/Agent. What are the new requirements for alarms in Scotland? Every home should have […]

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January 7, 2022

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The must-do list prior to letting your property

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If you are considering letting a property you may well benefit from noting the following guidance. This will ensure that all the boxes are ticked and will result in a less stressful journey. Register as a landlord Landlord Registration Scotland must be completed every three years. All landlords in Scotland must register themselves with Landlord […]

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January 6, 2022

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How to Set a Timer for a Boiler

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One of the simplest way to save energy at home is to only turn your heating on when you really need it. It not only saves energy, and therefore money for your household, but also helps in fighting climate change. Nowadays most boilers come with a timer, that allows you to set a time for […]

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December 30, 2021

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Edinburgh Property Price Update 2021 Q4

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House Prices up £1700 a Month in the UK; Reports the Edinburgh Metro Even as the newest mutation of the COVID-19 virus, Omnicron, sparks fear across the United Kingdom, it seems that the rise in house prices have not been affected. As we enter 2022 the Edinburgh Metro reported that on average house prices have […]

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December 20, 2021

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Why is it Important to Report a Maintenance Issue?

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Don’t Turn a Blind Eye to Maintenance Problems, It Will Just Get Worse! When problems arise in let properties, turning a blind eye to maintenance issues will not resolve them. It is therefore imperative that tenants and landlords work together to resolve such issues as quickly as possible. Roles Tenants Play Tenants have a duty of […]

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December 16, 2021

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The Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) in Scotland

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What is an EPC Rating? When a home is sold or rented in the UK, it must have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). EPC’s are a rating scheme to assess the energy efficiency of a property. The property is given a rating between A (most efficient) – G (least efficient), the EPC will include suggestions […]

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December 9, 2021

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Updated Guidance on HMO Floorplans November 2021

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The checklist for successful floorplans One of the many requirements for an HMO licence is a floor plan detailing the layout and room sizes.  This has recently been updated to assist Standards department within The City of Edinburgh council, ensuring that the minimum requirements are achieved.  The Edinburgh Letting Centre has robust processes in place […]

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