In this March 2021 COVID update: The Scottish Government has confirmed plans to extend the current coronavirus legislation relating to evictions until 30th September 2021. Further financial support is also being made available to landlords and tenants, through the two existing loan schemes. Coronavirus evictions legislation There are two parts to this legislation; the first …
A COVID update was not our planned first news post of 2021 – it’s not the start to the year that any of us would have hoped for. However, all of us here at At Home In Edinburgh have a lot to be thankful for, including all our wonderful landlords and tenants – and we wish …
We believe in a friendly that works, and this has been at the core of our vision from the day Vicky first opened our doors, back in 2011. Since then, At Home In Edinburgh has grown and developed in a way we could only dream of – and now our family business brand needs to …
Good news for Edinburgh student landlords A council tax exemption for student landlords has been announced, following the passing of a second Coronavirus Bill in the Scottish Parliament. The Bill made its way through the Parliament this week, and was passed late on Wednesday evening. A number of alarming private rental sector amendments had been proposed …
We’re all familiar with the idea of paying a deposit for a rental property, but with all the legislation governing rental deposits in Scotland, are you doing everything in line with the law? Recent research by SafeDeposits Scotland found that in the last 18 months, over 200 landlords have been found to be in breach …
Do you need a professional property manager? Whether you’re an experienced investor with a portfolio of rental properties, or considering your first property investment, how do you know if you need a professional property manager? How do you determine whether the financial outlay is worth it? Managing your own long term or short term rental …
Edinburgh has a thriving long-term private rental market, which has seen consecutive growth quarter on quarter, year on year, for more than eight years now. We’ve been keenly awaiting Citylets’ report on Scotland’s private rental market performance for the first quarter of 2019 to find out if this growth trend is continuing, and the effect …
Spring has arrived in Edinburgh, busy bringing pops of crocus colours to the city – and it’s a time when landlords with a holiday let property are busy too, carrying out property maintenance and a thorough spring clean. Our team have seen a huge variety of holiday let property across Edinburgh and recommend an annual …
Are you considering an Edinburgh property investment or have you been a landlord for a number of years? How do you determine if investing in property makes financial sense and if your portfolio continues to perform well? Rick McCann, Director of At Home In Edinburgh, and local mortgage expert Ross Stisi, Managing Director of Stisi …
Tens of thousands of staying visitors will be looking for Edinburgh accommodation as they attend the six (yes, six!) festivals held in the city during the summer. Here’s why you should take advantage of this and rent out your property this summer… High demand for quality properties Edinburgh’s Festivals are world-class, recognised cultural events – …
