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Maintenance, Landlords, Legislation, Letting, News
LANDLORDS USING YOUR OWN CONTRACTORS COULD BE COSTING YOU MORE THAN YOU THINK!
Landlords: Using Your Own Contractors Could Be Costing You More Than You Think At Cairn Letting, we’re seeing a troubling trend: more landlords are opting to use their own contractors for compliance-related work. While it’s understandable to stick with familiar tradespeople, this decision is increasingly leading to serious issues—with potentially costly consequences. We’ve encountered numerous cases where certificates and documentation provided by non-approved contractors have been incomplete, inaccurate, or entirely missing. These failures aren’t minor—they’re legal liabilities. In some instances, certificates have lacked essential information like the full property address, contractor registration numbers, or even mandatory retest dates, rendering them invalid. The most common issue? Landlords using unqualified contractors. Gas engineers must be Gas Safe registered. Electricians must be NICEIC or SELECT registered. Anything less puts you at risk of non-compliance. This isn’t just a paperwork problem. It means added administrative work for our team as we chase missing documentation or arrange for certified professionals to redo the job—delaying your lettings and potentially exposing you to legal risk. As a landlord, you’re required by law to ensure your property meets safety standards. Using unqualified contractors could jeopardise your status as a fit and proper landlord. At Cairn Letting, we work exclusively with a trusted panel of pre-approved, fully compliant contractors. Our partners understand the exacting standards of private rented sector regulations. Every job is completed to the highest standard, and documentation is supplied promptly and correctly. Avoid the delays, avoid the hassle, and most importantly, avoid the risk. For all compliance checks, inspections, and remedial works, trust Cairn Letting’s approved contractor network to keep your property—and your reputation—secure. For more information – enquiries@cairnletting.com or call 0141 270 7878 or 0131 622 6215 www.cairnestateagency.com
Maintenance, Investment, Landlords, Property Development
Best Renovation – Housing Sector – Havelock Street Development
Best Renovation – Housing Sector – Havelock Street Development We have recently been nominated for an award at the Scottish Empty Homes Conference. https://emptyhomespartnership.scot/conference-2024/ ‘Best Renovation – Housing Sector’ category, from the Glasgow Council Empty Homes Officer Ann Fay. Ann was impressed at our work at 3/01, 16 Havelock Street, Glasgow, G11 5JA. ‘They began […]
Maintenance, Edinburgh, Glasgow, News, Property Factors, Services
PRESS RELEASE
PRESS RELEASE FACTORS Direct, the property factoring company launched earlier this year by Glasgow-headquartered Cairn Group, has acquired Clyde PM, the factoring arm of estate agent Clyde Property, and the Scottish arm of Glasgow-based Nationspaces Developments which operates across all aspects of property management. The latest acquisitions follow Cairn Group’s purchase last month of Rannoch […]
Maintenance
Winter nights are darker. Top tips for keeping your home safe.
Winter nights are darker. Top tips for keeping your home safe. Out of the dark autumn nights loom ghost, skeletons and thieves. While Halloween’s great fun, and bonfire night is great at this time of year protecting your home from crime is important. Dark nights can provide the ideal cover for thieves, and highlight your […]
Maintenance
What you can do this Gas Safety Week
What you can do this Gas Safety Week This week, September 14th – 20th is Gas Safety Week, an annual week co-ordinated and promoted by Gas Safe Register to raise awareness of gas safety and taking care of your gas appliances. Why an annual focus? Gas safety is an important part of tenant safety. Focussing […]
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 […]
Maintenance
Winter-Proof Your Property With Cairn
Winter-Proof Your Property With Cairn Although still quite mild, it’s inevitable that things will turn chillier as the weeks continue to draw in. And as the weather turns colder there is more potential for damage to be caused to properties, and for tenants and house holders to run up larger than normal energy bills. To […]
