A Threat to Your Home and Health When temperatures are low, Scottish homeowners and tenants face the persistent and often underestimated problem of condensation. It may appear harmless at first: misted-up windows, water droplets on walls, and a slight smell of damp. However, if unchecked, condensation can create the perfect…
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 clings to windows like misty fingerprints, gutters overflow, and hidden leaks…
When it comes to safeguarding your home, basements may be overlooked. Yet, your below ground space can one day shift from being dry and functional to damp and wet if left unattended. Basement waterproofing isn’t just about keeping water out; it’s a fundamental step for maintaining your home’s structural stability,…
Registers of Scotland (ROS) have just published their annual report and it has revealed the cheapest and most expensive areas of Scotland to buy a home. As a non-ministerial department of the Scottish Government, Registers of Scotland has recorded trends in residential and commercial property sales for the last 20…
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 is an average of a £3,000 rise, which compares favourable to…
A recent report from Rightmove has revealed that Aberdeen, a former Scottish property hotspot, is now the cheapest city in the UK to get on the property ladder. This is a stark contrast to 10 years ago when Aberdeen was formerly one of the most expensive areas in Scotland to…
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 to all private rented properties. There are similar standards already in…
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 this blog, we will tell you everything you need to know…
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 roofing and efficient pointing can all work together to protect properties…
Giant hogweed is a large invasive weed which originates from Central Asia. In the 19th century it was brought over to Britain as a decorative plant with little thought given to how it would integrate into UK ecosystems – just like the more infamous Japanese Knotweed. Unlike Japanese knotweed the main problem…
