Insights
Finnieston Area Guide
Finnieston, Glasgow: the Argyle Street strip, transport, Kelvingrove Park, schools, local history and what it is like to rent by the Clyde.
Rental Property Inspections in Scotland: How Often, What to Check and What Happens Next
How often to inspect a rental property in Scotland, what to check on each visit, and what should happen after it.
Can a Landlord Enter a Rented Property in Scotland?
How much notice Scottish landlords must give, what counts as an emergency, and what to do if a tenant refuses access.
The Repairing Standard in Scotland: What Landlords Must Meet
What the Repairing Standard requires of Scottish landlords, what changes on 6 October 2026, and what happens when a rented home falls short.
When the Leak Isn’t in the Flat: Who Handles Common Repairs in a Glasgow Tenement?
Water through a ceiling often starts in the roof or the close, not the flat. Who arranges a common repair in a Glasgow tenement, who pays, and how to keep it moving.
Ending a Tenancy in Scotland? From 6 October, Getting the Process Wrong Can Cost Up to 36 Months’ Rent
From 6 October 2026, getting the process wrong when ending a tenancy can cost a landlord up to 36 months' rent. What changes, and how to end a tenancy properly.
Glasgow Rents Are Still Rising. The Bigger Question Is Whether Your Property Is Priced Right
Greater Glasgow rents averaged £1,266 a month in August 2026. Why the right rent for your own flat matters more than the average, and how to price it.
Vacant Between Tenancies? Your Landlord Insurance May Still Protect the Rent
An empty flat between tenancies isn't always uninsured. When landlord insurance may still cover the lost rent, and what to check in your policy.
The Repair That Can’t Wait Until Tomorrow: Scotland’s New Damp and Mould Deadlines Are Coming
From 6 October 2026, Scottish landlords must investigate damp and mould within 10 working days and start repairs within five. What that means in practice, especially in tenements.