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What repairs do you need to make as a landlord?
Landlord repairs: are they your responsibility? Taking care of your tenants as a landlord is not just good business sense, it’s also the law. If you’re a landlord in Glasgow (or Scotland as a whole), you should be adhering to the government’s repairing standard. Renting out a property can be demanding. There are a lot […]
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5 quick ways to make a project house feel like home
Get problems sorted fast and live easier A project house that needs refurbishment is often an affordable way to get on the property ladder or to get a bigger house than you already have. But if you’re living there while you fix it up, problems like damp, dusty carpets, and tired décor can make your […]
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Landlord insurance – why you need it and how to get it
Protect yourself and your tenants from danger! Landlord insurance is different to ordinary home insurance, and you’ll need it if you’re thinking of renting out your property. When you are setting up as a landlord, there are a lot of different considerations, as we said in our previous blog post on landlord basics. We briefly […]
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Looking to become a Glasgow landlord 2018? Read this first!
Don’t get caught out by the latest landlord rules in Glasgow Becoming a landlord and renting out your flat once you move in with your new partner seems like a no-brainer. But are you aware of all the steps you need to take to do this correctly? Rules and regulations around becoming a landlord in […]
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House price factors that affect you selling or buying your home
When it comes to a Glasgow house price, you could easily say: “location, location, location”! But there is a little bit more to it than that. If you’ve already bought your house, then some of these are already outside of your control, but this will help you place it on the market. If you’re looking […]
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Selling your home? Don’t forget to move your broadband!
Selling up and moving home is a big task, and it’s easy to forget the details like “When will my broadband get connected?” Don’t leave it until the big day! House sales checklist: Broadband switch over There’s nothing more painful than realising the previous owner of your new house was an internet refusenik and connection […]
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2018 design trends to add sparkle to your home for sale
Landlords and home sellers take note! We all love some design inspiration – and what is better than if it also adds to the value of your home if you’re thinking about selling or renting it out? Or maybe you just want to breathe some life into your pad that you plan to stay in […]
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10 low-cost ways to increase sale price for your property
Why wouldn’t you want to sell your home for more? Use these canny budget tips and tricks to add buyer appeal and potentially thousands on to the sale price of your home. 1. Furnish For house sales, a smartly furnished home will fetch much more than an empty shell, even if the next owners intend […]
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Freshen Up Your Conservatory
If you’re lucky enough to have a conservatory, you’ll know that it can become the most used room in the house. And that means it can need a revamp more often than other rooms. Whether you need to give it a complete makeover or just add some oomph, here are some ideas. 1. Plant Power […]
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How to make your new house feel like home
Moving house is an exciting time, but it’s also daunting. There’s a lot of disruption and then it can take a while to feel at home in your new place. Here are 7 tips to help you feel instantly at home. 1. Hang up your pictures Hang your favourite pictures on any left over hooks. […]
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