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Energy Advice for Landlords and Tenants
Posted on Thursday 16th of January 2020
Energy - and the effective use of it - is an important issue both economically and environmentally. Next week (week commencing 20th January) sees two separate events taking place that have energy efficiency as a key theme and could help landlords and tenants alike in a variety of ways.
On Thursday 23rd January Energy Action Scotland is hosting a conference - Energy Efficiency, Fuel Poverty and Sustaining Tenancies in the Private...Read More
What to do if you anticipate a dispute at the end of a tenancy
Posted on Friday 10th of January 2020 At SafeDeposits Scotland we pride ourselves on our customer service, and always seek to make every stage of the tenancy deposit protection process as straightforward as possible for landlords, letting agents and tenants. From lodging the deposit to repaying it and everything in between, we are here to help. And it's in that "everything in between" area that we're pleased to introduce a new extension to our service... One of our experienced advisors is...Read More
Spotlight on Edinburgh
Posted on Tuesday 17th of December 2019Auld Reekie. The Athens of the North. Edina. Today's spotlight is on the city most commonly known as EDINBURGH. There's so much to say about Scotland's capital, but as it is currently resplendent in festive lights and preparing to host the world's biggest Hogmanay party later this month we thought there was no time like the (Christmas) present to focus on this iconic city.
Home to over half a million residents and welcoming...Read More
Spotlight on St Andrews
Posted on Wednesday 27th of November 2019 Welcome to the first in what we plan to be a regular series within our blog postings - a monthly spotlight looking at different towns and cities across Scotland. We'll have a brief overview of each town and what sets it apart, before digging into some of the statistics relating to private renting and tenancy deposit protection there. As it is St. Andrew's Day on Saturday, we thought we would start with the town that bears the name of Scotland's patron...Read More
Who is responsible for mould in my property?
Posted on Wednesday 6th of November 2019 At first you may spy the odd spot here and there and think nothing of it, but for the sake of your tenancy deposit (not to mention your health), the first signs of mould should be tackled quickly. Mould, like damp, is caused by excess moisture. It might come from a leaky pipe or other plumbing issues, but it can also be caused by moisture from day-to-day activities. For example, drying clothes in the property, showering and even cooking without...Read More
