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A points-based system of rent controls is being advocated by activists associated with a controversial pro-tenant group. Living Rent, which is calling...

Politicians in a city with one of the UK’s most frenzied short lets markets are pledging to return Airbnb style units...

Talk is getting louder about restrictions surrounding Airbnb and other short let platforms - and nowhere is the volume greater than...

A veteran lettings agency chief says future economic growth in part of the UK is under threat from a radical reform...

A lettings agent says his client landlords are already turning their back on short let platforms including Airbnb ahead of likely...

Landlords wanting to let out via Airbnb and other short let platforms in Edinburgh will have to apply for planning consent...

A proposal that landlords be fined up to 36 months rent has been put forward in a consultation paper. The Scottish Government’s...

An MP is calling on the authorities to investigate how 15 so-called ‘super landlords’ allegedly dominate the rental market in one...

A landlord has been fined for failing to ensure that gas fittings, appliances and associated flues were checked for safety. Edinburgh Sheriffs...

The Scottish private rental market is facing shortages according to one of that country’s most prominent lettings experts.  David Alexander, head of...

Earlier this week Zoopla released some rather healthy statistics on the UK rental market. In recent months, the rental market has been...

Zoopla says rental properties are typically letting almost a week faster than a year ago. It claims that with supply and demand...

A new league table has been prepared showing the average costs of listings on Airbnb - and London features outside the...

If evidence was needed that the rental market is booming right now, here’s the proof - a property with an asking...

The SpareRoom online service has drawn up what it calls an affordability guide, which is effectively a league table of room...

New research shows how the rental premium for a furnished property compares to the cost of furnishing a rental home individually. The...

Eight landlords letting flats on the same street have been banned from renting them out on Airbnb. The Edinburgh News website says...

Airbnb says it’s working to consider new approaches to short-term letting and the burgeoning holiday lets sector - and this has...

Research by student accommodation platform UniHomes says rental demand on student properties has not suffered long term harm from the pandemic. It...

An online corporate rental platform says Covid 19 has led to a six-fold increase in demand for medium-term rentals in this...

Landlords have been warned not to try to deceive departing tenants after a controversial tribunal ruling. Lindsays law firm says Scotland’s first...

New research out this morning suggests that Coronavirus continues to change the lettings landscape, with houses now renting more quickly than a...

What is your name and how long have you been a landlord? My name is Lea Savage, and I have been a...

A council clampdown on four short let flats in Edinburgh has been backed by the Scottish Government. The council discovered that the...

A Labour MP is demanding action against unscrupulous predator landlords who demand sex from tenants in lieu of rent. The Daily Mail...

An estate agency that bucks the industry trend by selling only tenanted properties to landlords says it’s had a record year. Portfolio,...

A move to regulate Airbnb and other short let platforms operating in Scotland has received a hostile welcome from a countryside...

Many of our less affordable cities have seen rent levels drop because of the trend for tenants to work from home...

The Green Party says there should be an end to private rental sector eviction grounds “such as the wish of the...

A lettings chief says London may never regain its appeal to the typical renter, as new data shows the capital still...

Buy-to-let investments with a tenant already in situ are most in-demand across Glasgow, according to Howsy.  The letting management platform reports that...

Average UK rents slowed in the second quarter of the year as the coronavirus pandemic took its toll. Zoopla’s latest quarterly Rental...

Who are you? David Alexander What does it say on your business card? Joint Manager Director What is apropos? Apropos is a revolutionary...

A majority of tenants are looking for unfurnished homes, new research shows.  Online property management platform Howsy analysed existing rental property listings...

Renting out a property as a short-term let or holiday home has proved extremely profitable for some property investors, and a...

Private renters naturally have rights and responsibilities,  but it would appear that uncertainty presented by the outbreak of Covid-19 has left...

Landlords currently looking for the UK’s best buy-to-let areas should head north to places like Liverpool, Bradford and Sunderland, with new...

Student property will remain a very profitable asset class giving robust return despite the existing disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic,...

Many landlords and letting agents are increasingly concerned about the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic on their tenants and property...

There has been a significant increase in the number of rental properties hitting the market after lockdown on the sector was...

A new digital property management platform from Apropos by DJ Alexander, which covers almost half of the UK, including Edinburgh, Manchester,...

Demand for rental properties and the supply of rental stock have dropped significantly year-on-year across the majority of UK cities and...

Residential property prices across all English Cities have risen above pre-crisis peaks for the first time since 2007, the latest Zoopla...

A tenant’s appeal to recover £13,800 in rent and deposit from his landlord has been rejected by the Upper Tribunal for...

The cost of renting a home in Scotland continued to rise during the final quarter of 2019, new figures show.  The Scottish...

Newcastle upon Tyne has been named the most affordable place to rent in the UK.  According to the research, undertaken by CompareTheMarketcom,...

There has been a significant increase in the number of buy-to-let landlords who are considering converting their property to a short-term...

The number of properties and rooms available to book on Airbnb has soared in major UK cities, as landlords, local families...

More than 800 landlords have been surveyed to establish where they feel offer the best buy-to-let investment opportunities in 2020.  The study,...

The locations that saw the biggest house price increases in the last year have been unveiled by the Post Office Money.  The...

Buy-to-let landlords are being urged to think twice about moving to holiday letting following proposed regulatory and financial changes to the...

They may be part of the Union, but the process of buying and selling property in Scotland and England differs markedly.  It’s...

Following on from the success of recent training events in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Inverness, designed to help landlords better manage tenancy deposits...

An unscruplous landlord has been handed a £7,500 fine after he broke tenancy laws by claiming a flat in the Warriston...

More than 2,000 tenants in Scotland appear to have forgotten to claim back their deposits collectively worth in excess of £500,000,...

An increasing number of Airbnb owners in Edinburgh are moving away from short-term letting in favour of traditional long-term tenancies as...

With 490 disputes having arisen between landlords and tenants in the Edinburgh area in the last 12 months, SafeDeposits Scotland, which...

A student letting firm in Edinburgh is urging private landlords in the city to sign up to its service, which guarantees...

Buy-to-let landlords north of the border have been applauded for renting responsibly after SafeDeposits Scotland researched rates of landlords failing to...

A buy-to-let landlord who failed to pay a tenancy deposit into an approved scheme for four years has proved unsuccessful in...

A number of performers at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, which is currently taking place, are struggling to find short-term accommodation in...

Residential property prices are increasing faster in cities in the north of England and parts of Scotland than they are in...

Buy-to-let landlords in Scotland are being urged to ensure that they protect tenancy deposits and seek legal advice if they are...

Rents rose in most areas of Scotland during the month of May, the latest figures from Your Move Scotland show, as...

Following on from the successful Glasgow Homebuilding & Renovating Show that took place at the SEC Centre earlier this month, the...

Scotland’s rental market continued to go from strength to strength, with the average rental property north of the border generating a...

There has been a notable rise in the number of English landlords investing in Scotland’s buy-to-let sector thanks to cheaper property prices...

A growing number of private landlords are turning to Airbnb and similar platforms, but Apropos by DJ Alexander Ltd, a property management...

Scottish rents continued to edge up in the first quarter of the year, the latest figures show. The Scottish national average increased...

The average cost of renting a room in the UK has increased by £15 per calendar month (pcm) over the past...

A number of property investment specialists plan to join forces this week to host an advisory seminar designed to highlight the...

A new survey has revealed three in four Scots back rent caps north of the border to help curb increasing housing...

More needs to be done to stem the increase in short-term lets on Airbnb and similar platforms to ensure that there...

The average rent for a property in the UK increased by 0.96% in the year to March but London remains a...

Buy-to-let landlords north of the border continue to achieve higher returns on their property investments than their counterparts south of the...

Four in ten buy-to-let landlords are planning to expand their portfolio this year, according to new research. With buy-to-let continuing to deliver...

A number of buy-to-let landlords have been left thousands of pounds out of pocket after a letting agent in Edinburgh went...

Landlords in Scotland are being offered an opportunity to attend new tenancy deposit adjudication workshops designed to offer training in tenancy...

Landlords in Edinburgh who are looking to attract high-end tenants will be keeping an eye on how a newly listed rental...

Following on from the successful South East Homebuilding & Renovating Show that took place at the Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference...

There has been a moderate rise in residential property price growth across the UK, according to the latest analysis carried out...

As an income investment, buy-to-let continues to look attractive, especially compared to low savings rates and stock market swings, but when...

When a tenant renting a property in West Lothian was asked by their mother to look after her tomatoes while she...

Rental prices in Scotland increased further in the fourth quarter of 2018, the latest data shows. The Scottish national average increased to...

The total value of the UK’s housing stock reached a record £7.29 trillion in 2018, according to fresh research from Savills. The...

A buy-to-let landlord in Edinburgh who evicted a young family and dumped their belongings in the garden after they fell into...

Following a prolonged period of strong growth, the Highlands and Islands region has been replaced as Scotland’s fastest growing rental market. According...

The introduction of the Private Residential Tenancy (PRT) in December 2017 has led to major changes in the industry in Scotland,...

As 2018 draws to a close, the vast majority of areas have seen rents increase over the past 12 months, according...

A landlord in Edinburgh who evicted a young family and dumped their belongings in the garden after they fell into rent...

Liverpool has managed a very interesting and appealing double win, according to data from Hometrack. The city not only topped the list...

The views and opinions of British and international students regarding their accommodation choices across the UK have been unveiled in the...

Renting a property is now more expensive than buying in nine out of ten of the largest British cities, fresh data...

A buy-to-let landlord in Edinburgh, who faces losing his license after evicting a young family, is appealing to his other tenants...

Average rents in Scotland continued their upward trend in the third quarter of the year on the back of strong demand...

Canopy, the UK property rental market app has teamed up with Rettie & Co. to trial RentPassport and DepositFree insurance at...

Mortgage products offered by Vida Homeloans are now available to buy-to-let landlords in Scotland. The specialist lender’s offerings, which are available to...

The average buy-to-let investor in Scotland enjoyed an annual yield of 4.7% in August, which compares favourably to returns found in England...

Many buy-to-let landlords like the idea of investing in student housing, as it is considered to be a serious and lucrative...

Student property remains one of the most lucrative investments available to landlords, with sky-high yields of almost 12% currently on offer. With...

Student property is one of the best investments available at the moment, thanks to high demand for student housing ahead of...

Buy-to-let landlords are leaving the private rented sector north of the border in their droves as a direct result of Scottish...

Buy-to-let has recently taken a bit of a bashing with some landlords forced to exit the market as profits drop amid...

Rental prices in Scotland continued to edge upwards in the second quarter of the year, the latest figures reveal. The Scottish national...

Glasgow or Edinburgh? Glasgow is a lot like Edinburgh, only more affordable. Obviously don’t make that comment if you’re actually talking...

GoCompare has launched a new tool to help determine where you should invest your money for the best capital growth and...

Buy-to-let returns continue to outperform many major asset classes with property investors in northern areas benefitting from higher yields, owed in...

Landlords continue to feel the pinch after the latest phase of the government crackdown on buy-to-let came into effect last month,...

Buy-to-let landlords in Scotland continue to achieve higher returns on their property investments than their counterparts south of the border, the...

The number of rental homes on the market in Scotland dropped in the first quarter of the year, while demand from...

Hackney in east London has recorded the fastest growth in rents on a typical two-bedroom home over the past decade, according...

Private rental prices paid by tenants in Scotland rose by 0.7% in the 12 months to February 2018, reaching an average...

The average tenancy deposit paid by tenants in Britain’s largest cities now stands at £1,057, with deposits for properties in London and...

Buy-to-let landlords are being advised to turn to the North West of England in a bid to increase their annual yields following the...

Rental price growth north of the border continued to outstrip the rest of the UK with an annual rise of 1.7%...

The average two-year buy-to-let fixed mortgage deal at 75% loan-to-value (LTV) has fallen to a record-low of 2.47%, as many landlords...

Rents in Scotland fell marginally in the final three months of 2017, the latest figures show. Fresh data from letting agent portal...

The annual rate of rental price growth in Scotland hit 2.2% in November, the latest Your Move buy-to-let index shows. On a...

As 2017 draws to a close, Rightmove has released fresh data, based on searches by prospective tenants browsing its website, revealing...

Rental price growth north of the border continued to outstrip the rest of the UK with an annual rise of 2.5%...

Returns achieved by landlords in Scotland remain highly competitive when compared to other asset classes, the latest figures show. The average monthly...

There has been a significant increase in the number of students living in purpose-built student accommodation across Britain, making it harder...

With just over a month until a new form of private residential tenancy (PRT) will be introduced north of the border,...

Buy-to-let landlords in Scotland continue to achieve higher returns on their property investments than their counterparts south of the border, according...

Landlords north of the border continue to enjoy a higher yield on their properties than those in England and Wales, according...

Rents in Scotland have hit a record high as demand from renters continues to exceed supply, fresh figures show. The latest quarterly...

The average rental value of a new letting in the UK increased by just 0.24% in the first six months of...

The rental market in Scotland slowed in the run-up to the general election last month, with rental prices falling across many...

Buy-to-let landlords north of the border are achieving greater returns on their investments than their counterparts south of the border, according...

As we approach the end of the academic year, you may care to remind any student tenants that you have to...

The rental market in Scotland continues to flourish, with all regions north of the border seeing rents rise in March compared...

Some buy-to-let landlords are bracing themselves for smaller profits over the coming years as a result of the new mortgage interest...

A tenant forgot to claim back a deposit of £5,250 and eventually only did so after being tracked down by staff...

The rental market north of the border has seen a strong start to the year with the average property in Scotland...

Rents in the residential property sector are continuing to rise across many parts of the UK with no fewer than 20...

Rents in Scotland have fallen annually as a slowdown in the rate of growth in some markets of the central belt...

Rents in Scotland increased by an average of 0.3% in October compared with the previous month and are now 0.4% higher...

The pace of rental price growth in the UK slowed to 0.05% in the month to October from a rise of...

Landlords and letting agents across Scotland are being urged to attend a series of free workshops held by tenancy deposit scheme SafeDeposits Scotland...

Rental yields in Scotland increased sharply in July due to both higher rents and rising house prices in many areas of the...

Student rents have increased by as much as 10% over the past 12 months amid a severe housing shortage across the...

The government’s proposed changes to mortgage interest relief, which will  see landlords taxed on their turnover rather than profit, has been...

The most lucrative university cities in the UK, based on house prices, rents and growth in local housing markets, have been...

There has been a sharp rise in interest from landlords in Edinburgh since the EU referendum, reflecting increased confidence in the...

The average rent paid by private tenants in Scotland hit a record high of £549 per month in May, compared with...

Neil Livingstone, director of Douglas Dickson Property Management Limited, explains why Glasgow’s buy-to-let market looks ripe for investment.  Landlords have been heard...

Tenants are now adopting a more short-term view on renting property, reflected in the average assured shorthold tenancy length which is...

March saw the sharpest month-on-month fall in Scottish rents on record, according to the latest Scotland Buy-to-Let Index from Your Move.   Average...

Data from Homelet shows that Brighton, Bristol, Edinburgh and Newcastle showed the highest rental increases in 2015. HomeLet’s annual review of the...

LandlordToday welcomes David Rowand of Cairn Estate Agency with a guest post on implications for landlords from the new buy-to-let legislation. Landlords across the...

Q: What does it say on your business card?  Director of Operations – South Q: Who are Orchard and Shipman?  Orchard and Shipman is...