For homeowners and landlords across Scotland, the sight of a darkening patch on a ceiling is a universal cause for concern. Whether you are living in a historic sandstone tenement in Glasgow, a rural cottage in the Borders, or...
The landscape of Scottish property management is undergoing a fundamental shift. Named after two-year-old Awaab Ishak, whose tragic death was caused by prolonged exposure to mould in his social housing flat, Awaab’s Law is now crossing the border. While...
External renders are a popular method of protecting and enhancing the appearance of property. A well-applied render can help shield walls from Scotland’s wet and windy conditions, while giving a fresh look to a home. However, while renders are...
Purchasing a property, whether it’s your first home or your dream forever house, is undoubtedly one of the most significant investments you’ll ever make. The excitement of finding the perfect place can sometimes overshadow the critical need for thorough...
Why Landlords Must Act Now Winter is not just a season of frosty mornings, shorter daylight hours and crackling fires, it is also the time when damp issues might creep into properties, quietly wreaking havoc. As temperatures drop, condensation...
As the colder, wetter months descend upon the UK, our homes face a unique set of challenges. Winter brings a heightened risk of various property problems, many of which, if left unaddressed, can lead to costly and extensive damage....
A WISE GUIDE TO DAMP PROOFING At the PCA (Property Care Association), both the association and its PCA members realise that protecting homes from damp and water is a vital part of preventing property problems. Effective drainage and guttering, watertight...
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...