Finding the right property to rent can appear discouraging from the start; however you need to follow some procedures of securing a property in Edinburgh, which will make this process hassle free for ...

In today’s time and age many people choose to rent flats because it suits their modern flexible lifestyle. Through renting flats in Edinburgh people are not bound by any long term property ownership...

Property prices and interest rates are continuing to rise in Edinburgh. Due to this, instead of spending large sums of money on estate agents fees, mortgage, council tax, deposit, legal surveys and mo...

When renting a property, you always have the option of renting directly from a private landlord or through a letting agent. Both have their own advantages and disadvantages....

One there is a particular property that appeals you, arrange for its viewing. If you have a property agent, he will do it for you but if you are dealing with a private landlord then you will have to a...

Today the choices of lights are unlimited. This does not mean that you can use anything you like and possibly anywhere you want. Careful lighting can change the entire atmosphere of your home. Differe...

There is a number of purpose built accommodation for students, like, halls of residence, houses of multiple occupation. Still there is demand of student properties. This is where private landlords com...

Being a landlord in Edinburgh is not easy. There is a number of health and safety guidelines for the tenants and as a landlord, it is your duty to ensure that they are complied with. Negligence in thi...

It is important that you make a budget of all your expenses and only then agree on a rent with the landlord. Make sure that you negotiate a price which fits in your budget. You must have regard of the...

There is a high demand of student properties in Edinburgh. Because the city provides world class education, students from all around the world apply to universities here....

A survey has been carried out and it has revealed that almost a third of the buyers are of the view that they should have done a little more research on the area before moving on with the deal....

The glass extensions can add extra space and light to the property. Many homeowners get this done, which gives a modern touch to their old houses....

Green roofs are modern, eco-friendly, look good, save money and also the fact that they don’t need mowing. Green roofs were most popular in 1930’s and can still be seen now....

Mostly these kinds of properties have four to five owners but in some cases it has even exceeded then fifty. Importantly, fewer owners mean high price and at the same time more access to the property....

A letting agent is a valuable source for a landlord. According to a recent study about 60% of private residential landlords hire a letting agent for their property. However choosing the right agent fo...

This letter is not enough. To be very safe you must never rely on the letter alone. You should call the place of work and ask to be put through the relevant person and talk to him to verify the data i...

Whenever you are deciding on purchasing a property, you must always get it surveyed before moving on to the step of buying it. Even if you are buying the property from a reputable property developer, ...

It is important to remember that investing in a property is not an emotional purchase. You should have in mind the purpose for which you are buying it and see if it is suitable for that particular pur...

Recently there have been laws which are introduced to protect all renters and their deposits. According to this law all deposits should be paid into a Tenancy Deposit Scheme....

If the annual rent charged is more than £25,000, then the tenancy will be in the company's name. If the landlord is living in the property then a different form of agreement will be used....