The Rettie Blog

Today, 1st June 2023, Tenants' Rights Minister, Patrick Harvie, has confirmed proposals to keep the Cost of Living (Tenants Protection) Act measures in place until March 2024. This means the current rent cap will be extended for a final 6 months until March 2024.

Following on from last week's report to the Scottish Parliament regarding The Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Scotland) Act 2022, Rettie wants to assure our clients that our experienced team is prepared for all eventualities and that we are here to help with any enquiries you may have.

On Wednesday 16th November 2022, Rettie hosted a Live Webinar via Microsoft Teams, regarding the Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Scotland) Bill Update.

Webinar Coming Soon (November 2022) Recently the Scottish Government had issued a rent freeze and no winter evictions effective from 6 September 2022. We now have more details to furnish you with, and have laid this out below with what we feel are the questions you will be seeking answers to.

If you're feeling the pinch as a landlord in the current climate, and you're worried about the upcoming changes in EPC legislation, don't panic, we're here to help. Interest rates are changing at their quickest pace seen in over a decade. If you are within 6 months to the end of your current deal then act now, as remortgaging could help to ease the pressure.

Have you seen our latest news? Rettie Lettings are now live on Instagram! Leading Scottish letting agency offering a comprehensive range of services for landlords & tenants. You can follow our Instagram to keep up to date on new launches, competitions and more!

The UKAA, the membership organisation for the UK Build to Rent (BTR) sector is urging newly elected Scottish Councils to embrace investment in build to rent and co-living to help address the current housing crisis, addressing nationwide shortages of rental stock and providing additional housing supply to help meet housing targets.

A higher standard of service comes as a standard at Rettie Lettings, and that starts with a named person who looks after everything from letting to maintaining your property. Whether you are a first time landlord, or have a portfolio of properties, allow us to take care of you. We have all the letting services you need, all in one place. Did you know...

Spring into a New Agent! If you are considering renting out your property, or switching agents, now is a great time to do so.

Over the course of my 10 years at Rettie, as senior portfolio manager, I often get asked two interconnected questions: why someone should choose Rettie over competitors and why do I like my job. In a nutshell, the answer to both is the same: one point of contact. Generally, that prompts the question of what makes having one point of contact so special.

New Year, New Letting Agent? If you are thinking about switching agents or are worried about common mistakes to make as a landlord, let us help you along the way. At Rettie we have all the letting services you need, all in one place to ensure a smooth and stress free letting process.

COP 26 will see over 100 leaders from across the world arrive in Glasgow as part of an international effort to curb the impact of climate change and cool the heating temperature of the planet.