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Glasgow, Hints & Tips, Selling, West End

Top Tips for Selling with Glasgow West End Estate Agents

Top Tips for Selling with Glasgow West End Estate Agents Discover why selling with expert Glasgow West End Estate Agents can help you make a quick and profitable sale.  Glasgow’s West End is a lively, bohemian area popular with uni students and young professionals. Boasting beautiful Victorian architecture, independent shops, museums and galleries, trendy cafes and bars, and leafy parks, it’s one of the most in-demand areas of the city.  If you have a property here and want to sell it quickly and at the best possible price, read on.  Here are our top tips for selling your Glasgow West End property.  4 tips for selling with Glasgow West End Estate Agents 1. Sell in the Spring While demand continues to outstrip supply in the West End, you’ll receive more interest if you sell during the Spring.  Most home-movers start looking for properties in March,  April, and May. You can expect increased competition between buyers at this time, giving you the best chance of sealing a profitable deal. Plus, the nicer weather makes spring a great time of year to put your West End property on the market.   2. Shortlist reputable Glasgow West End estate agents   To boost your chances of getting the price you want for your property, it makes sense to work with established Glasgow West End estate agents.  Find local estate agents with a proven track record of selling properties like yours in the West End. Invite your shortlisted estate agents to the property to conduct a valuation and discuss how they’d market it effectively.  A good estate agent will market your property via a range of methods, from advertising it on websites such as Rightmove and Zoopla to email marketing and social media.  3. Identify potential buyers  The key to preparing, marketing and selling your property is understanding your potential buyers. The best strategy is to keep the widest pool of buyers in mind, since the more potential buyers you have, the more likely you are to receive offers. Fortunately, as one of Glasgow’s favourite residential areas, property in the West End is constantly sought after by students, young professionals, and families alike.  Since Glasgow University is here, some parts are popular with students and faculty, including Hillhead, Dowanhill, and Partick. This means students or parents of students are likely to be amongst those most interested in your property.  4. Prepare your home for sale Glasgow West End estate agents can help you prepare your home for sale, giving you the best possible chance of selling it quickly and at the best price.  As well as arranging a home report for the property (a legal requirement in Scotland), we can also advise on carrying out maintenance and repairs and styling and staging. We can advise you on how to decorate rooms so the property is showcased in the best light and appeals to the aspirations of your ideal buyer.  For expert assistance selling a property in Glasgow’s popular West End, get in touch with our team today.  Let us do your viewings it takes the stress off you and we know the market. We can carry out viewings at weekends too allowing you time to relax.  

Glasgow, Buy To Let, Hints & Tips, Investment, Property Investment, Student Accommodation

Why Work With A Glasgow Estate Agent To Buy Property For Your University Bound Child

Why Work With A Glasgow Estate Agent To Buy Property For Your Uni-Bound Child An expert Glasgow estate agent can help you find the best deal for a second property — especially if it’s for your student-aged child. More and more parents are choosing to buy property for their children as they head off to university in Glasgow. And while this might seem like an extravagant move, it can be a wise long-term investment that benefits your family long into the future.  Glasgow estate agents can help you find suitable properties at surprisingly affordable prices. Read on to find out why working with an estate agent to buy your child a property to live in may be a better option than renting student accommodation.  Why Buy Property for a Student: Glasgow Estate Agent Advice 1. It’s a long-term investment Buying a property in Glasgow remains a fantastic investment. While it’s one of the least expensive cities in the UK to buy property, house prices here are increasing year on year. In fact, the average house price soared by a massive 14% in the last 12 months alone.  There’s also a huge rental demand in the city, making it the ideal place to buy to let. With that in mind, you could opt to rent out spare rooms in the property to help pay the mortgage and other costs.  A good Glasgow estate agent can help you select the right investment property in the city. 2. Help your child avoid sky-high rents According to Rightmove, the cost of renting in Glasgow has rocketed by 10% since the coronavirus pandemic started, with the average rent in the city now £992 per month. This is well worth considering when deciding whether to buy your child a property while studying at university.  Buying a property is likely to be much more cost-effective once the initial costs have been paid, with average mortgage payments often significantly less than average rent payments. Read more: Why We’re the Best Glasgow Letting Agents for Students 3. Help your child onto the property ladder early Helping your child onto the property ladder at an early age will benefit them long into the future. Although property values may drop over the course of the mortgage, they’re still likely to rise overall. Therefore, if you buy your child a property while house prices are lower, the value in the house will increase as the market recovers.  And if they get on the property ladder at 18, they stand to have considerable equity in their property by their late 20s and 30s. They are also more likely to be mortgage-free at an early age, giving them greater freedom to retire early if they choose to.  Buying Property for the Student in the Family? Use a Reputable Glasgow Estate Agent  Knowing where to start when buying a property for your child can be difficult, particularly if you don’t live in the city. That’s why many parents choose to work with Glasgow estate agents with expert knowledge of the different properties currently on the market. A local estate agent can help you find the right property for your child, helping to secure an investment that benefits your family long into the future. To buy your child a property to live in while studying, contact a leading Glasgow estate agent (like Cairn!). We can help you find a suitable home in the city at the right price.  Get started here.

Glasgow, Buy To Let, Landlords, Property Finance, Property Investment

Glasgow Property Investment: 5 Reasons Why You Should Invest in Glasgow

Glasgow Property Investment: 5 Reasons Why You Should Invest in Glasgow Interested in Glasgow property investment? You’re in the right place. Glasgow has become an increasingly popular option for buy-to-let investors in recent years. As well as benefitting from surprisingly affordable house prices and high rental yields, landlords are also attracted by the city’s booming population and thriving economy.  Read on to find out why Glasgow property investment is such a good idea.  5 Reasons for Glasgow Property Investment 1. Population size With Glasgow City Council recently approving its ‘City Centre Living Strategy’, the population of the city centre is set to grow significantly in the coming years. The aim is to double the number of people living in the area, with a target of 40,000 to be reached by 2035.  To achieve this, vacant commercial space will be converted, brownfield land developed, and new public spaces created. This is great news for landlords since a higher city centre population means an increased need for quality rental properties.  2. A growing student city  Approximately 67,000 people – more than 11% of Glasgow’s total population – are enrolled in higher education. In addition to prestigious universities like the University of Glasgow, Strathclyde, and Glasgow Caledonian, there are many other top colleges and specialist learning facilities.  People come from all over the world to study here. And, of course, all these students need somewhere to live, leading to high demand for rental properties. Glasgow plays home to a lucrative HMO market which our team of specialists can help you navigate. To rent a property to 3 or more persons the Landlord must have an HMO licence in place to cover them as Duty holder and the property. We will take you through the HMO application process and procedures to ensure a full 3 years licence is achieved. Licences must be renewed every 3 years and properties can be inspected at any time by an HMO department or Fire Scotland. Maintaining a good property history is crucial both to passing inspections and ensuring your licence is renewed. We will carry out an initial inspection to advise you of any remedial works need to bring the property up to HMO standards our inhouse maintenance team will organise competitive quotes. Student property can be an extremely lucrative investment opportunity for landlords. In a recent report carried out by BVA BDRC on behalf of Paragon Bank, it was revealed that landlords who have student buy-to-lets in their portfolios are consistently achieving higher rental yields compared to those who don’t. 79% of the landlords surveyed said that high rental yields are what make letting to students so appealing. Read more: Buy-to-Let Glasgow Hotspots: Where to Look? 3. Thriving economy Glasgow’s is the fastest growing economy in the UK, significantly outperforming other core cities in recent years. Its industry has evolved greatly over time, moving on from its shipbuilding past to become a leading hub for sectors including technology, finance, sciences and tourism. More than 48,000 businesses (making up 28% of Scottish companies) call Glasgow home, providing more than 856,000 jobs (34% of the Scottish total). The city’s thriving economy is one of the biggest reasons many buy-to-let landlords choose to invest in Glasgow.  4. Future infrastructure developments Glasgow will soon be an even more desirable place to live, thanks to future infrastructure developments. The City Deal will fund several major infrastructure projects, with £400 million set aside to upgrade and regenerate the city centre, Sighthill and the canal area, Calton and the Barras, Collegelands, the Clyde waterfront and the West End.  5. Affordable house prices and rising rents  According to statistics from Zoopla, in November 2021, the average price for property in Glasgow was £214,765. This is significantly less than the UK average of £264,000. When you couple this with the fact that rents are rising at the fastest rate ever recorded, this makes Glasgow a highly desirable option for landlords. The city has some of the best yields in the UK.   As you can see, there are so many reasons for landlords to invest in Scotland’s biggest city. To learn more about the best Glasgow property investment opportunities, talk to one of our experienced team today.  


Glasgow, HMO Properties, Letting, Student Accommodation, Tenants

Why We’re the Best Glasgow Letting Agents for Students

Why We’re the Best Glasgow Letting Agents for Students Are you looking for Glasgow letting agents for students? Here are three reasons why we’re the best around. Glasgow is ranked first in Scotland, fourth in the UK, and 39th in the world when it comes to the best student cities — and it’s easy to see why.  With an impressive mix of students, world-renowned universities, historic landmarks, breathtaking architecture, friendly locals, and vibrant, contemporary culture, Scotland’s biggest city is hard to beat.  If you’re moving to Glasgow to further your education, you’ve made a great choice. But you’re going to need somewhere to rest your head after a day of lectures (or a night in the student union). That’s where we come in.  Cairn has been helping students rent in Glasgow since 1999, and we can help you, too. Here are three reasons why we’re the best Glasgow letting agents for students.  Why We’re the Best Glasgow Letting Agents for Students 1. Helping Student Tenants from Day One Some estate & letting agents in Glasgow won’t take on student tenants. That’s not our style. We love helping students take that first exciting step towards living away from home. We also appreciate that it can be a bit daunting, to begin with. That’s why we’re always on hand to advise if there’s ever anything you’re unsure about.  On our website, you’ll find a few handy “how-tos” (here), and we make it super simple for you to report a repair in your property. 2. HMO Experts Moving to an HMO property as a student makes a lot of sense. You get to split the bill three, four, or five ways (or more, depending on the size of the property), and it gives you a chance to meet and live with new people. But not all HMOs are made equal.  As HMO experts, we make sure the properties on our watch are fully-licensed, inspected regularly, and safe for student occupancy.  Read more about our approach to HMOs here: Cairn: HMO Specialists in Glasgow. 3. Proudly Local Our Glasgow office is based on Gibson Street, a stone’s throw from the stunning grand main building of Glasgow University.  We think having that local presence is vital — you don’t want to deal with agents located two towns over. Rather, you should be able to pick up the phone and pop by for a chat if required. We also know the city like the back of our hands. If you’re unfamiliar with Glasgow, our localised team of letting agents can help you figure out the best place to rent in relation to your campus, taking class times and public transport into account.   Cairn: Your Glasgow Letting Agents Whether you’re moving at the start of term time or while classes are in full swing, we can help you find the right student flat in Glasgow for you. Get in touch to learn more. 

Glasgow, Hints & Tips, Student Accommodation, West End

HMO Letting Glasgow West End: Advice for Students

HMO Letting Glasgow West End: Advice for Students HMO letting Glasgow opens up a variety of options for students studying in and around the West End. Here we share our top tips.  Glasgow’s West End is a lively area popular with students at the city’s many colleges and universities. With beautiful Victorian architecture, a variety of shops, bustling nightlife, and lush green parks, it’s a highly sought after place to live in the city.  Many students are attracted to HMOs since they provide affordable – and arguably more sociable – accommodation. If you’re considering renting an HMO in Glasgow, read on to find out everything you need to know. Are There Many HMOs in Glasgow’s West End? Since Glasgow’s West End is where Glasgow Uni’s Gilmorehill Campus is located and where you’ll find the grand main building and many key teaching and research facilities, it’s no surprise that the area is awash with students.  In fact, in Hillhead, at the beating heart of the West End, 40% of the population is aged between 16-29. There’s a vast range of student accommodation here, with rooms in HMOs often available for rent during and outside of term time.  Licensed HMOs provide safe and affordable accommodation for student tenants. What Should I Consider When Viewing an HMO? When considering HMO letting Glasgow, we recommend using an HMO letting agency. Look for an agency with professional body membership such as The Property Ombudsman and the Scottish Association of Landlords. These agents will have licenced HMOs on their books and can help you find safe and certified accommodation to suit your needs.  You can check if a landlord has a valid HMO licence by contacting the local housing department. They will have a list of all licenced HMOs. As well as ensuring that an HMO is licenced, you’re also within your rights to ask to see a gas safety certificate and electrical safety certificate.  When viewing an HMO, check that it has working smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, and fire extinguishers on each level of the property. A good HMO letting agency should provide fire and safety training for new tenants.  Also, don’t be afraid to ask questions during a viewing. Suggestions include:  “What broadband do you have, and who pays for it?” “Is there any shared storage?” “Does a cleaner attend the property?” “Is there parking?” “Is the furniture included?” “How do we report a repair?” “Will my deposit be protected?”  Asking as many questions as possible will help you decide if this is the right accommodation for you. Find Out Who You’ll Be Living With Students HMOs tend to be shared houses, where tenants eat and socialise together. Therefore, it’s a good idea to find out who you’ll be living with (if you don’t already know). This is especially important if you’ll be signing a joint tenancy with others living there since you’ll be responsible for any rent payments they miss. Ask a few questions to learn what kind of people live in the house. Asking what they do at weekends can help you establish if it’s a quiet, studious environment or filled with partygoers. Above all, it’s important to trust your instincts when meeting other tenants in an HMO. If you feel uncomfortable around them for whatever reason, it’s probably best not to take the room. HMO Letting Glasgow: Talk to the Specialists  HMOs can be ideal for students seeking reasonably priced, friendly accommodation. The West End is a vibrant student community offering a wealth of high-quality shared housing.  Contact us today to find an HMO in this thriving part of the city.

Glasgow, Hints & Tips, Landlords, Letting

A Short Guide to Letting in Glasgow

A Short Guide to Letting in Glasgow Interested in letting in Glasgow? Here’s what you need to know. Buy to let in Glasgow is booming, with demand for rented homes soaring in recent years. Scotland’s biggest city remains an attractive option for students and young professionals, and properties are being built in prime locations targeted at these demographics.  According to ECA International, this has driven up rental prices, with Glasgow seeing the highest increase in the UK over the last year.  So, if you’re a first-time landlord interested in letting property in Glasgow, read on for Cairn’s most important info, tips, and advice.  4 Things You Need to Do When Letting in Glasgow 1. Register with the local council When renting out properties in Glasgow, you have to register with the local council. Registering your property before letting it ensures it meets the minimum legal requirements.  Keep in mind that if you rent out a property before registering with Glasgow City Council, you could face a hefty fine (up to £50,000). To apply for landlord registration, contact the local housing department or visit the Scottish Landlord Register website. 2. Find suitable tenants  Finding reliable tenants who will pay rent on time and respect your property is one of the most important aspects of a successful buy-to-let in Glasgow. However, you won’t secure good tenants by accident. Marketing your property will make it more attractive, with appealing visuals giving it the edge over others in the area.  A local letting agency in Glasgow can help you market your rental property effectively, helping you find and secure suitable tenants quickly.  3. Understand your responsibilities As a landlord in Glasgow, you have a wide range of responsibilities. As well as drawing up a tenancy agreement and securing the deposit in an approved tenancy deposit scheme, you’ll need to:  Arrange an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC); for advertising.  Ensure your property meets the Repairing and Tolerable Standards at the start and throughout the tenancy. Meet safety requirements such as installing smoke alarms and carry out a gas, electrical and water system checks.  Pay overseas landlord tax (if applicable). And maintain the property’s structure and exterior. You’ll also need to carry out common repairs within the property. Although your responsibilities as a landlord can seem overwhelming, a letting agency can carry out many of these duties on your behalf, making life so much easier for you! 4. Deal with disputes promptly When letting out properties, disagreements happen. For example, perhaps a tenant wants you to repair or replace something, and you don’t think it’s your responsibility.  Whatever the reason for the dispute, you’ll need to find a way to deal with it quickly. If you can’t resolve the issue by talking to your tenant, you may consider getting advice from the Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB), the Legal Services Agency, or your solicitor.  Many people find dealing with tenants disputes one of the toughest parts of being a landlord. This is why many choose to work with a local letting agency. Having the support of an experienced and qualified property manager with a vast knowledge in the Repairing and Tolerable Standards, as well as a landlords responsibilities will take the stress and worry away from dealing with any difficult disputes. At Cairn, all our staff are fully qualified to ensure they can handle and resolve any disputes quickly and efficiently to the landlords and the tenants satisfaction. Letting in Glasgow with Cairn Property Buying and letting out Glasgow properties can be a fantastic investment, with increasing demand for homes and rising rental prices making it an attractive prospect. However, there’s a lot to consider when renting out a property in the city, with many responsibilities placed squarely on a landlord’s shoulders.  Fortunately, a local letting agency (like Cairn) can handle many of these duties, from finding the right tenants to making sure you’re complying with your legal obligations.  Contact us to learn more about our letting services. .flex_column.av-qp6g3d-694ba03245f5f999b6d55385abe07316{ -webkit-border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px; -moz-border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px; border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px; padding:0px 0px 0px 0px;


Glasgow, Hints & Tips, Letting

How to Choose Letting Agents in Glasgow

How to choose letting agents in Glasgow Looking for letting agents in Glasgow to help rent your properties? Here are our top tips. With the demand for rental properties in Glasgow greater than ever, there’s never been a better time to buy-to-let here. However, rather than letting out your property yourself and running into problems down the line, it makes sense to work with a reputable local letting agency. Read on to find out how to choose letting agents in Glasgow. 6 Tips For Choosing Letting Agents In Glasgow  1. Assess their local property knowledge  There may be hundreds of letting agents advertising their services in Glasgow, but how many of them have expert local property knowledge?  When you choose a letting agent with experience in renting similar properties in your area, you can expect them to deliver the expert advice you need to make your investment a success. Focus on finding agents who know the area well.  Not only can they be relied upon to value your property accurately, but they’ll also be on hand to carry out viewings in person. 2. Evaluate their marketing methods  Marketing is crucial for finding the right tenants for your rental property — it’s essential to find letting agents in Glasgow who place significant focus on it.  Find out what methods they use to market properties, taking a close look at how well they’re listed online. Have they used enticing visuals and video that gives them the edge over other properties? Do their properties stand out from the crowd? If so, there’s a good chance that particular letting agency can do the same for your property. 3. Consider your requirements When choosing letting agents in Glasgow, you’ll need to consider your requirements carefully. Do you need a fully managed service or will a let-only service do?  If you’re an inexperienced or time-short landlord, a fully managed service could be the best option. This means your agent will handle everything on your behalf, from finding tenants to dealing with repairs and disputes. However, if you’re prepared to manage the tenancy yourself and only want your agent to find tenants for you, a let-only service may be more appropriate. Take some time to think about how much time and expertise you have to commit to your buy-to-let investment in Glasgow.  4. Check reviews and testimonials  Online reviews are worth their weight in gold when it comes to choosing a letting agency in Glasgow. They let you read honest and impartial feedback from people who’ve already used the company’s services.  Scouring the internet for reviews and testimonials can help you to find a reputable letting agent with a proven track record for managing rental properties in the city.  5. Credentials & LARN Always ensure a Letting agency is registered, each professional agency has a LARN number and that should be on display and available on request. By law, all agencies must use a tenant deposit scheme ie Safe Deposit Scotland, look out for how your chosen letting agent deals with disputes, ideally disputes are settled through third tier tribunal processes. Investing in agency staff is also an important tell tale sign, look for an agency that demonstrate qualified, fully trained staff – these can often be recognised through the credibility of having a SAL or ARLA accreditation. 6. Knowledge is key It is important to ask questions to ensure the letting agent appointed is knowledgeable with current legislation and procedures. Consider asking questions like ‘how do you reference tenants?’, ‘how do you check that my property is being looked after throughout a tenancy?’, ‘how to you handle tenant arrears?’, ‘how do you manage maintenance?’, ‘how do you handle tenant evictions?’, ‘do you have any experience with the First-tier Tribunal?’, ‘Can you help me with my HMO license?’. Having an experienced and knowledgeable letting agent will ensure that you have the best support possible when difficult situations arise in your rental property. At Cairn, we have fully qualified property managers with a wealth of experience in handling difficult letting situations. We have specialists in our office on hand to help you with HMO applications, tenant arrears, evictions and Tribunal applications if necessary. Looking For Letting Agents In Glasgow? Choose Cairn With the vast majority of landlords in Glasgow hiring letting agents to manage their rental properties, their importance is clear. They can help you to find and retain reliable tenants, helping you maximise the profitability of your buy-to-let investment.  Finding the right letting agent can make life so much easier for you, taking away much of the stress that comes with being a landlord. Take your time to choose a local letting agent who you can rely on to manage your property to a high standard. A letting agent like Cairn. Contact us to learn more about our letting services. 

Glasgow, HMO Properties

Cairn: HMO Specialists in Glasgow

Cairn: HMO Specialists in Glasgow As HMO specialists in Glasgow, we regularly write about the benefits and considerations of renting an HMO in the city, whether that’s from the perspective of a landlord or a tenant.  In this post, we’ve collected the most important links, definitions, and information, all in one place. If you’re thinking about renting an HMO in Glasgow, read this first.  Reminder: What is an HMO? An HMO (House in Multiple Occupation) is a residential property where three or more unrelated people rent and share facilities (such as a bathroom, toilet, and kitchen). It’s sometimes referred to as a “house share”. For a property to qualify as an HMO, it must meet strict licensing requirements. You can read more about these requirements on this page: HMO Letting with Cairn. Our HMO Specialists Glasgow Resources: Getting to Grips with HMO Licencing – Are you a landlord looking to understand HMO licencing better? This post explains everything. Glasgow HMO Properties: What Do Students Need to Know? – Are you a student thinking of renting an HMO property in Glasgow during term-time? We’ve got the answers to some frequently asked questions. Buy-to-Let in Glasgow: 4 Reasons Why Should Do It – Are you a landlord thinking about investing in an HMO in Scotland’s biggest city? Here are a few reasons why it’s a no-brainer. Handy Third-Party Links Beyond our own blog posts and articles, check out these important links: Houses in Multiple Occupation – Glasgow City Council How to Apply for an HMO Licence with Glasgow City Council HMO Information from Glasgow University Students’ Representative Council Cairn: HMO Specialists (Glasgow) We’ve been managing fully licensed HMO properties in Glasgow for a number of years. Whether you’re a landlord or a tenant, when you rent with Cairn, you’re in good hands. We ensure all licensing requirements are met, tenants are moved in safely, and regulations are adhered to.  We also carry out quarterly inspections to make sure the property is secure, clean and comfortable, as per the HMO conditions.  Are you interested in renting an HMO property in Glasgow? Get in touch to learn more.

Glasgow, HMO Properties, Student Accommodation

Glasgow HMO Properties: What Do Students Need to Know?

Glasgow HMO Properties: What Do Students Need to Know? Are you a student thinking of renting a Glasgow HMO property during term-time? Make sure you know the answers to these frequently asked questions. 1. What is an HMO?  An HMO (House in Multiple Occupation) is a residential property where three or more unrelated people rent and share facilities (such as a toilet, bathroom, and kitchen). It’s also known as a “house share”. HMO properties are subject to strict licensing conditions.  However, there are a few exceptions where an HMO licence isn’t required. For example, if you live with your landlord, they don’t count as one of the unrelated people.  Similarly, by law, a landlord does not require a licence if tenants are a couple. This is defined as “married or civil partners, or living together as husband and wife or, where they are of the same sex, in an equivalent relationship”. 2. What are the licensing conditions? All HMO properties need to be licensed with the local council before they can be rented out. The council will typically inspect properties before issuing a licence. The licence means your landlord is responsible for the following: Quarterly inspections and fire training Smoke alarm installation on every level Clearing fire escapes of obstruction Keeping communal areas clean and tidy Ensuring waste disposal facilities are in place  In addition to this, the rooms in the property must be of adequate size, and any gas and electrical appliances must be certified safe. A certified HMO property must have an HMO licence prominently displayed. If you can’t see one, ask the landlord to share a copy.  3. What are the risks of unlicensed Glasgow HMO properties?  Unlicensed house share properties can sometimes be cheaper and therefore more attractive to students on a budget. However, the risks far outweigh the benefits. Not only are they illegal, but if your landlord is unwilling to licence the property correctly, where else might they be cutting corners? And will they respect your rights as a tenant?   4. How do I know if the property is licensed and certified safe?  If you’re unsure that the property you’re looking at is licensed (and your landlord is evasive and won’t show you a copy of an up-to-date licence), don’t sign anything until you’ve checked for yourself. To do this, contact the Glasgow City Council Private Landlord Unit via email (privatelandlordregistrationunit@glasgow.gov.uk) or by phone (0300 343 0414). They’ll be able to tell you if an application for a licence has been lodged or refused.   Rent a Glasgow HMO with Cairn We’ve been managing fully licensed Glasgow HMO properties for years. When you rent with Cairn, you’re in good hands. We conduct thorough tenant move-in training, taking you through health & safety regulations, smoke alarm testing, and how to use appliances. And we also carry out quarterly inspections to ensure the property remains safe, clean and comfortable, as per the HMO conditions.  Are you interested in renting an HMO property in Glasgow? Get in touch to learn more.


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