NEWS & UPDATES

Some of our clients have received requests to meet with the short-term let licensing team at their property. These generally follow one or more complaints being received about their letting. (Note. We’re not talking about fire safety officer inspections, which are a separate matter.)   If you receive such a request what should you expect and how should you prepare? Here are some pointers:   Firstly, don’t panic! Quite rightly, if there is a complaint, the STL team will follow

With the first of the short term let licences reaching their expiry date, we’re ready to help clients with their renewal.   Having been deeply involved with short term let licensing in Argyll and Bute, we’re now monitoring the renewals process, to make sure clients get through this as smoothly as possible.   Fortunately the process is running well at Argyll and Bute Council. There’s a new web portal and the team is currently processing applications quickly. However, you shoul

After a delayed start, the short term let licencing scheme is now fully in force. A recap Existing lettings who wished to continue...

We’ve had several calls lately asking for our help with fire safety in properties which are around 100 years old, and some even older. In...

Often we find we’re called in quite late during a new venture, when finishing touches are being put in place. However, treating fire and...

The Sottish Government confirmed in January 2022, that all short-term let properties will require a licence “to ensure they are safe and...

Example of typical attic tanks without lids, and water byelaw kits, as discovered by our assessor.