 March 12, 2021 |
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Very few HMO properties in Edinburgh have a licence for 6 or more tenants. There is a very big difference in licencing requirements between ‘regular’ HMO properties (licenced for 3, 4, 5 tenants) in Edinburgh and the biggest properties (6 tenants and more). So what changes when you add the 6th tenant?
| January 29, 2021 |
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Many mistakes in lettings and property management are very costly, but can be avoided. Sometimes saving a few pounds short term may lead to a few thousand pound loss later on. So what are the worst mistakes Edinburgh landlords can make?
| January 15, 2021 |
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2021 started with another lockdown in Scotland. This time the property market has been allowed to operate – with certain restriction and the usual precautions. What does it mean for Edinburgh Letting Centre’s tenants, landlords and contractors?
| November 26, 2020 |
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Condensation and mould growth is a big problem in many Scottish rental properties, both modern and traditional. The good news is – condensation and excess moisture can be prevented by a few lifestyle changes what will lead to better and healthier indoor environments.
| October 30, 2020 |
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2020 has been a very turbulent year for everybody. This post summarises the most important trends affecting Edinburgh HMO properties in the last 8 months: from the lockdown, to a very busy summer and a long awaited resumption of HMO inspections.
| October 29, 2020 |
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Edinburgh Letting Centre raises money to help Edinburgh Dog and Cat home. We will raffle two Christmas hamper baskets to save our furry friends.
| July 17, 2020 |
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Scottish letting agents and property managers re opened on 29.06.2020, when restrictions on housing moves were relaxed. The last 3 weeks have been quite fruitful and busy – but very different than early and mid July 2019. Scottish property market bounced back, but there is a new normal.
| June 25, 2020 |
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On Monday 29 June 2020 Scottish housing market can resume as housing moves restrictions will be relaxed. It means that local letting agents, like Edinburgh Letting Centre, can reopen – but for now it will be a ‘new normal, not ‘business as usual’. Our office will reopen for appointments, we will resume face to face viewings for potential tenants who had already attended a virtual viewing. Non emergency repairs can resume – but both tenants and tradespeople should follow the latest physical distancing guidelines.
| June 19, 2020 |
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Corona virus and the lock down imposed on 23.03.2020 have had a profound impact on Scottish residential property market. Surprisingly, due to the lengthy licencing procedures supply shock did not trickle down to the HMO market. So how did Covid 19 affect Edinburgh HMO lettings and management?
| June 5, 2020 |
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On 28 May 2020 Scottish Government released supplementary guidelines on moving home. Although nothing is set in stone yet, it seems that face-to-face viewings of residential properties to let will resume on or after 18 June 2020. There will be no more block viewings though.
We are more than happy to help new and prospective landlords with advice.
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