The long-term rental market is still proving to be a good investment in comparison to the volatile stock market. Even with the threat of increasing the interest rate there are still bargains to be had as long as you are looking for the right property in the right areas. We recently helped an nvestor purchase a property in Edinburgh to be used as a long-term rental with the monthly yield being 9%. Bearing in mind the capital investment rate as the area is currently going thro

It was announced yesterday that Gullane Golf Club will be hosting the Scottish Open which is fantastic news for the local economy, especially the holiday let business. Events such as these are an ideal opportunity for people to let out their homes for a short period of time to make some extra pennies. If you would like more information on how you can take advantage of this opportunity contact Laidlaw Lettings on 01875 702071 or at susan@laidlawlettings.co.uk. http://www.bbc.c

The holiday let market is big business in the UK and more specifically in Edinburgh. With events happening throughout the year, Edinburgh is a huge draw for tourists whether from near or far. This makes it an ideal location to have a holiday let property with plenty of opportunity to have a high occupancy rate. A holiday let is a let in a property that is under one month. There are many benefits to doing this sort of property management as opposed to the short-term or long-

With a summer oozing with major events we are spoilt for choice for things to do over the next few months. From the Commonwealth Games, Edinburgh’s Festival and the Ryder Cup, Scotland is most certainly in the spotlight! For many of us this is also the perfect opportunity to earn some extra pennies by providing accommodation to all the visitors coming our way. Whether it is a room or a two bedroom property, there are still plenty of people looking for accommodation. For mor

Being a landlord can be a time consuming job at times and the last thing anyone wants to worry about is trying to keep up with the latest legislation. That is where Laidlaw lettings can help keep landlords up to date with current legislation as well as advise best practice. We offer property workshops that are complimentary and tailored to what the landlord requires. For example, they may only need a brief outline of what to do at a check in of a tenant or they may need to k