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Investment
Have pension reforms got you asking how to invest in residential property?
Have pension reforms got you asking how to invest in residential property? April’s pension reforms mean that from the age of 55 onwards people have access to their entire pension pot, and this has led many more people than before to consider residential property investment as an option. The reforms remove the need to buy […]
Student Accommodation
Is student accommodation no longer an ‘alternative’ investment?
Is student accommodation no longer an ‘alternative’ investment? Student accommodation is hugely valuable and an attractive opportunity for investors. The suggestion that it should be recognised as an asset class in it’s own right, not as an alternative investment opportunity should come as no surprise. The sector offers steady yields for investors and is worth […]
Letting
Tips from our Letting agents – Understanding betterment
What is betterment? | Property Management and Maintenance Wear and tear is part and parcel of tenancies and something that every landlord expects. By understanding betterment and apportionment landlords are better placed to avoid end of tenancy disagreements and can better manage the cost of maintenance. As we approach Spring many tenancies come to their […]
Maintenance
Cairn’s Estate Agent tips for selling your house
Cairn’s Estate Agent tips for selling your house The arrival of Easter marks the unofficial start of the property year and gets the market moving. If you are keen to put your property on the market this year now is the time to look at your property with a fresh pair of eyes. Chances are […]
Glasgow
We’ve Been Making Connections for our Landlord Services & Meeting the Neighbours
We’ve Been Making Connections for our Landlord Services & Meeting the Neighbours Last Wednesday night our office on Gibson Street was exceptionally busy, and our new neighbours popped in too! It’s unusual for the Cairn office to be so busy after hours but we were hosting a contractors evening. This is an opportunity for local […]
Legislation
New legislation: Landlords required to install smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
New legislation: Landlords required to install smoke and carbon monoxide alarms Housing Minister Brandon Lewis announced new measures in March to protect tenants. Regulations for landlords in England were to be brought into line with building regulations for new builds in the UK, and will require the installation of working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms […]
Legislation
Changes to Scottish Repairing Standard statutory regulations
Changes to Scottish Repairing Standard statutory regulations Over the next two years, beginning on December 1st this year, new mandatory electrical checks come into force for all privately rented properties. New regulations from the Scottish Government mean that all electrical items in a rented property must be either Electrical Installation Condition Report or Portable Appliance […]
HMO Properties
Student accommodation: Why Cairn are HMO licensing specialists
Student accommodation: Why Cairn are HMO licensing specialists The term HMO is used frequently in the property investment market. As experts on HMO development we want to explain what HMO is, and understand why such a highly regulated sector continues to be popular for investors. Since 2000 in Scotland HMO properties have required an HMO […]
Investment, Legislation
How to invest in property for your children, and pay no Capital Gains Tax
How to invest in property for your children, and pay no Capital Gains Tax If you are interested in buying property for your child, but are concerned about the expense, there are ways to reduce costs. There is an opportunity to invest your money through a trust, rather than buying privately, which means you won’t be […]
