Category: Landlords
Home Energy Scotland private sector landlord information evening – Edinburgh 7 Feb
Written bylianne: 10 January, 2019With changes in legislation for private sector landlords on the horizon, Home Energy Scotland is hosting a free event at the The Upper Hall at The Pleasance on Thursday 7 February so landlords can learn about the changes and how Home Energy Scotland can support them through this process. Doors open at…
Read moreRepairing Standard Amended
Written bylianne: 10 January, 2019The government announced last year that following a consultation in the spring of 2017 it would be making changes to the Repairing Standard. This is the standard of repair that all properties in the private rented sector must adhere to. The government has now laid draft legislation before parliament to…
Read moreAirbnb plans to impose 90-day restriction on lets in Edinburgh
Written bylianne: 15 February, 2018Short term letting company Airbnb is planning to restrict Edinburgh landlords using its platform from renting out flats for longer than 90 days a year as part of a series of proposals which aim to find a balance between serving tourists and residents in the Scottish capital. Setting out recommendations to an…
Read morePrivate Residential Tenancy (PRT) in Scotland
Written bylianne: 15 December, 2017Private Residential Tenancy (PRT) in Scotland PRT was created by the Private Housing (Tenancies) (Scotland) Act, the main provisions of which will also come into force on 1 December 2017. These include limiting rent increases to only one per year with three months' notice, giving local authorities the ability…
Read moreMould - The Basics
Written bylettings: 19 December, 2014Condensation The key to managing condensation and mould in your home is about getting the right balance between moisture in the air and heating and ventilating your home so that you can keep condensation to a minimum. Changes in temperature, lots of moisture and no ventilation will cause more condensation…
Read moreHMRC Let Property Campaign
Written bylettings: 25 November, 2014Let Property Campaign HM Revenue & Customs The Let Property Campaign gives you an opportunity to bring your tax affairs up to date if you’re an individual landlord letting out residential property in the UK or abroad and to get the best possible terms to pay the…
Read moreImprove your property and fight fuel poverty
Written bylettings: 09 November, 2014Home Energy Scotland informs provides information on grants and support available for private landlords to improve energy efficiency and cut bills for tenants. Making your property more energy efficient can do more than improve your Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating, it could make gas and electricity bills more affordable…
Read moreUpdate to Smoke Detector Guidance issued by Scottish Government and the PRHP
Written bylettings: 09 November, 2014The Scottish Government has produced revised statutory guidance on the requirements for smoke alarms in private let properties. A copy of the revised statutory guidance is available on the PRHP website by visiting www.prhpscotland.gov.uk. However, the main points relative to smoke detectors are as follows. The revised Domestic Technical…
Read moreLandlord Immigration Checks – Introducing The Immigration Act 2014
Written bylettings: 09 November, 2014What is the Immigration Act? The introduction of the first phase of the "right to rent" scheme is part of a drive to "create a hostile environment" for illegal migrants in Britain and to deny them access to public services they are not entitled to. The Immigration Bill received Royal…
Read moreEuropean legislation has left the fate of many buy-to-let investors unclear.
Written bylettings: 09 November, 2014Buy-to-let investors and mortgage lenders remain angered and bemused by EU legislation that could leave some owners of second properties struggling to find a loan. European legislation will make it harder for so-called "accidental landlords" to borrow. This undefined group could include those home owners unable to sell their property…
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