There’s one rookie mistake that many first-time landlords make when they invest in property – and it can cost them dearly further down the track. While most newbie landlords mull over the obvious financial...
Landlords Guide to HMOs in Ayrshire
As a landlord, you might be thinking about how to get more value from your property. While the rental market for single tenancies is booming, have you considered a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO)?...
Are You A Landlord?
Why Renting Your Ayr Property to Family Could Be Problematic If you are a Landlord, here are some questions you should ask yourself before you rent your property to family or friends. Do they...
Changes to Eviction Notice Periods
Landlords have been hit hard by the emergency legislation known as the Coronavirus (Scotland) Act 2020, which came into force on 6th April 2020. The 2020 Act, amongst other things, increased the notice period to 6 months for...
What Tax Expenses Can Ayr Landlords claim against?
https://youtu.be/5gZwc3Eu77s A guide for Ayr landlords to declaring their rental income in the best way possible and what you can claim against. If you rent out a property and receive a rental income from...
Buy To Let Property, should you use a Ltd Company?
Should you set up a Ltd Company for Your Buy To Let Property? Before becoming a landlord, you need to consider how you want to buy your rental property. There’s lots of tricky tax...
Are You a Landlord or a Property Investor in Ayr
Are you a Landlord or a Property Investor? What’s the difference? Aren’t they the same thing? Does one rent out properties and the other sell them on? If these questions have got you scratching...
Rental Guarantors and Ayrshire Landlords
This three-minute read explains the role of rent guarantors. When a landlord has a niggle of anxiety over whether a prospective tenant will pay their rent, there is a way they can help protect...
Common Ways Your Ayrshire Home Could Be Making You Ill
In this two-minute read, we explore issues in your home that could be making you feel unwell and how to cure them. For most of us, our home is a haven. But what if...