How to look after your property in winter

As the cold, wet, winter months draw in, it’s important to take extra care to ensure your property remains in good condition. Tay Letting...

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An introduction to the Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Scotland) Bill

The Scottish Government is currently introducing a bill to protect the rights of tenants during the current cost of living crisis. However, some argue...

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Now Hiring: Letting Negotiator

We are looking to recruit a new letting negotiator to join our growing property management and letting team in Glasgow. The responsibilities of a...

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Repairs: What are the landlord’s responsibilities?

What are the rules when it comes to landlord repairs? While there are many different standards of property available for tenants within the private...

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Tay Letting’s review of the CityLets Q1 2022 report

What is the CityLets quarterly report?   CityLets is a long-established rental property portal that has published quarterly rental market reports since 2007. The...

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Should tenants have a right to keep pets in private rented properties?

At the moment, less than 10% of rental properties are currently advertised as suitable for pets, leaving pet-owners with limited options, and landlords coping...

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Tay Letting’s Top 10 Tips for saving money on energy bills

The current cost of living in the UK is at its highest point in over a decade, with energy bills rising and everyone starting...

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The laws around tenant evictions in Scotland are changing: Here’s what you need to know

In recent weeks, you might have heard that changes are coming to the laws around tenant evictions in Scotland. We’re here to explain the...

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What Edinburgh’s new ‘short term let control zone’ means for the rental property market

As of the 23rd February 2022, Edinburgh City Council voted to bring in new regulations, designating the entire city a ‘Short Term Let (STL)...

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Top Tip for Tenants: Beware of rental scams

If you’ve seen a property advertised for rent on the likes of Gumtree or Facebook Marketplace, and you think the price looks too good...

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