Residential Property For Rent Scotland

For a variety of reasons which are outside the scope of this note long residential leases of dwelling-houses have always been comparatively rare in Scotland. They became even more so under the provisions of the Act of 1980. A new form of Scottish tenancy, the private residential tenancy (PRT), came into force on 1 December 2017. PRTs replace assured tenancies. Location Renting is a great option if you are unsure about where to live in Scotland or you cannot afford to buy a property at the moment. It also allows you to see if you like living in the area before committing to buying. Landlords or letting agents may ask you for a holding deposit. This will be refunded at the start of your tenancy, unless you decide not to take up the tenancy, or you break the tenancy agreement. Landlords must not charge illegal premiums (sometimes called admin fees). The new build rental-only trend that has revolutionised the London property market is starting to take hold in Scotland. There are 3,129 new ...