Top tips when viewing a rental property
The rental market in Edinburgh is competitive as rental properties are very popular in the capital. Our Lettings team round-up their top tips which will help you secure your dream rental property.
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.
Significant year-on-year rent rise in Scotland
The latest Citylets report reveals rising rents across Scotland, including Edinburgh and Glasgow, where rents have reached an all-time high.
Decorating a rental house or flat: top tips for landlords
Decorating a rental property can be quite different from decorating your own home. Nicky Lloyd at ESPC Lettings provides top tips for landlords on how to decorate a rental house or flat.
How to decorate a rented house or flat
Wanting to make your new rented property feel more like home? Read our top ideas on how to get creative with your decor.
Rents in Scotland grow year-on-year despite Brexit
The latest Citylets report revealed that the average rent in Scotland increased by 1.7% compared to last year during the first quarter of 2019. Find out what's been happening in the Edinburgh, Glasgow and West Lothian private rented sectors.
Tenants - what is fair wear and tear?
Rachel from our ESPC Lettings team discusses what constitutes 'fair wear and tear' from a tenants' perspective.
Tax charges on second properties
Owning a second property as a holiday home or as a landlord has long been attractive to investors. However, you need to be clear on the tax charges you could face on purchasing a second property. Claire Maxwell, Tax Senior Manager at Johnston Carmichael, takes a look at LBTT and the recently increased Additional Dwelling Supplement.
Increasing number of families renting in Scotland
The latest Citylets Quarterly Report shows that the three and four bed properties in Scotland are experiencing the steepest increases in rent, suggesting strong demand for family homes to rent. Find out more about the report and the Scottish and Edinburgh rental market in this blog.
What is fair wear and tear for your rental property?
As people live in your rental property, it's only normal for some wear and tear to occur, from worn carpets to torn curtains. However, sometimes tenants cause an unacceptable level of damage to a property which they are liable for. Nicky Lloyd, Head of ESPC Lettings, looks at how to assess what constitutes fair wear and tear for your property. .
Holiday lets - pros and cons
Holiday let - considerations Given Scotland's appeal as a holiday destination, it's understandable that investors are looking at opportunities in the holiday let market. While holiday lets can be lucrative, they can involve a great deal of hard work. Find out more about the pros and cons of holiday let properties.