Why tenancy agreements are important
When renting a property, tenancy agreement is a crucial part in the process. Find out more about your rights and obligations as a tenant.
News
Welcome to the news room! Read news, views, house price reports, opinion and blog posts on all things property and ESPC related. Use the News topics on the right hand side to help you select news that's of interest to you.
Scottish stamp duty holiday: How did LBTT change and when did it end?
The LBTT reduction put in place last summer has now ended - the zero tax threshold for LBTT in Scotland is £145,000 again, although first time buyers benefit from tax relief up to £175,000.
How to choose a letting agent
Nicky Lloyd, Head of ESPC Lettings, offers her top tips on how to choose a letting agent to manage your properties.
Should I manage my own rental property?
Nicky Lloyd, Head of ESPC Lettings, offers some advice about whether to manage your own rental property or ask a letting agent to do it for you.
How is the Edinburgh rental market performing?
In these uncertain times, you may be wondering what’s happening in the Edinburgh rental market and whether now is a good time to invest in a buy-to-let property. Nicky Lloyd, Head of ESPC Lettings, answers some commonly asked questions from landlords.
Clarity on LBTT change needed urgently
We are calling on the Scottish Government to provide clarity on a start date for the LBTT change announced yesterday as soon as possible. Find out more in this article.
What does the easing of lockdown mean for Edinburgh’s rental market?
In this article, we examine the latest property market guidance from the Scottish Government and how it affects Edinburgh's rental market.
Renting a property during Coronavirus COVID-19: tenants' questions answered
The expert team at ESPC Lettings answer some commonly asked questions from tenants on renting a property during Coronavirus COVID-19, including information on reporting maintenance issues and deposit returns.
Letting a property during Coronavirus COVID-19: landlords’ questions answered
The expert team of ESPC Lettings has collated some of the most commonly asked questions they've been asked in recent weeks and provided the answers, including information on insurance, safety checks and mortgage holidays.
What happened in the Scottish Private Rental Sector in 2019?
ESPC Lettings have rounded up a year in review of the Scottish property rental market. Read the article to find out how the market performed over the past year.