Guide to letting your property

So, You Want to Be a Landlord in Scotland? Here's Your Straight-Talking Starter Guide

Let’s not sugarcoat it – becoming a landlord in Scotland isn’t just about collecting the rent and kicking back. But with the right advice and tools (hello, s1homes), it can be a smart move.

Whether you’ve inherited a property, are dipping your toes into buy-to-let, or simply fancy turning a second home into a money-maker, there’s plenty to get your head around before you hand over the keys. That’s where we come in.

Here’s everything you need to know to start off on the right foot – and why listing with s1homes could be your best move yet.

Know Your Legal Bits

01

Pick the Right Property

02

Set a Rent That’s Right

03

Letting Agent or Go It Alone?

04

Get Insured

05

Safety First

06

Sort the Paperwork

07

Screen Your Tenants

08

List It Like a Pro

09

FAQs

10

01 Know Your Legal Bits

02 Pick the Right Property

03 Set a Rent That’s Right

04 Letting Agent or Go It Alone?

05 Get Insured

06 Safety First

07 Sort the Paperwork

08 Screen Your Tenants

09 List It Like a Pro

10 FAQs

01 Know Your Legal Bits

Scotland has some of the strictest – and most tenant-friendly – rental laws in the UK. And rightly so. But that means landlords need to be properly clued-up before jumping in.

  • You must register as a landlord with your local council.
  • You’ll need an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC).
  • Gas safety checks? Required yearly.
  • Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR)? Yup, that too.
  • And if your property’s a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO), there are extra rules to follow.

Sound like a lot? Don’t worry – once you’ve ticked these off, you’re on your way.

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