How Do I Avoid a Bad Landlord?

How Do I Avoid a Bad Landlord?

Yesterday we posed the question asked by many landlords – how do I avoid a bad tenant?  How do I minimise the risk of a tenant moving in and not paying rent or damaging the property?  We went through all the benefits of using an agent and how tenants are just...
How Do I Avoid A Bad Tenant

How Do I Avoid A Bad Tenant

It’s a regular question from new and potential landlords – I want to rent property as part of my long term investment planning but what if I get a bad tenant?  How can I avoid someone coming in and making a mess or not paying rent? Tenants are part of...
Rent or Own?

Rent or Own?

One of the topics on last weeks BBC Radio Scotland property surgery was whether owning or renting in Scotland was the best option.  We asked our Brian Gilmour to expand on his radio chat and give us his opinion on what was best for you. Until the start of the 1970’s...
Radio Scotland Property Surgery 22nd August

Radio Scotland Property Surgery 22nd August

On Tuesday 22nd August our Mr Brian Gilmour was once again on air at Radio Scotland with his fortnightly property workshop.  The slot is between 10am and 11am every second Tuesday on Call Kaye on BBC Radio Scotland.  You can catch it on iplayer but if you missed it,...
8th August Property Surgery on BBC Radio Scotland

8th August Property Surgery on BBC Radio Scotland

This week Louise Whiteford stood in for Kaye Adams on Radio scotland and hosted Brian Gilmour’s fortnightly property surgery.  There were plenty of property issues in the news and callers and texters with their specific issues.  Here’s the show from...