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Albany Lettings Newsletter
Estate Agent in Edinburgh
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Will rent controls affect landlords in Scotland? What the 2025 Act really means
27th April 2026If you own rental property in Scotland, you've probably seen the headlines about the Housing (Scotland) Act 2025 and wondered how worried you should actually be. The honest answer is: not immediately - but this isn't something to file away and forget about either. The Act introduces a framewor...
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Pet-Friendly Rentals in Edinburgh: A Landlord’s Practical Guide
27th April 2026A tenant comes through who ticks every box. Income is there. References are strong. Employment is steady. Then they ask about a pet. It s the point where a straightforward let turns into a decision that needs a bit more thought. At Albany Lettings, this is coming up more regularly across the ...
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Discrimination Rules Are Changing for Scottish Landlords: What You Actually Need to Know
27th April 2026If you've seen the headlines about Scotland's new discrimination rules coming into force on 1 May 2026, you might be wondering what the fuss is about - or whether it changes anything for how you currently operate. The short answer is - it depends on how you've been making decisions. For landlo...
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Avoiding Deposit Disputes in Edinburgh: A Practical Guide for Landlords at the End of a Tenancy
15th April 2026Why Deposit Disputes Happen in Edinburgh Tenancies Most deposit disputes are not caused by what happens on the final day of a tenancy. They usually reflect how clearly expectations were set and how well the property's condition was documented at the start. In Edinburgh s private rented sector...
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EPCs in Scotland: A Practical Guide for Landlords
13th April 2026Most landlords think about their EPC at the exact moment they need one. Usually when a new tenancy is about to be marketed, occasionally when an old certificate has expired. It's understandable - EPCs don't tend to feel urgent until they are. But that's changing. The reform landscape in Scotla...
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