Most of you will have noticed that it is getting colder out there just now. With frost clinging to walls and pipes, everyone at Wise Property Care has been thinking about how the cold weather could affect properties up and...
According to the Walker Fraser Steele March House Price Index, Scotland saw its highest average house price growth for a year in March. House prices had previously fallen for five consecutive months, before rising by 1.4% in March. This...
New statutory guidance for landlords has come into effect from 1st March 2024. The guidance will determine whether a house meets the updated standards of repair in the Repairing Standard Housing Scotland Act 2006, Chapter 4. The guidance applies...
If you are in the process of buying or selling a home, you will likely have heard about the home report. A home report is a document that tells buyers everything they need to know about a property. In...
WHY DO BASEMENTS FLOOD Firstly, it is important to understand that water will always take the path of least resistance to flow from a higher point to the lowest point. This means that it will try to exploit any...
Most traditional Scottish bungalow and villas can be expected to last for many years with some loving care and attention from their owners. Many defects experienced in these properties however, can be attributed to well meaning owners who make...
Drying Out A Basement While most of us might think of the basement or cellar of our homes as dark, damp places suitable for the third-act climax of a bad horror movie, helping to keep a dry basement (without investing...
Owning a property near the coast in the UK offers unparalleled views and a unique lifestyle. However, these beautiful locations come with a distinct set of challenges for property owners, particularly concerning damp problems. Coastal homes are constantly exposed...