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How to avoid hidden fees from Letting Agencies
One of the main reasons for leaving my 'well paid job' and joining The Letting Experts is due to the way some letting agencies charge...
Sean McMahon
Apr 54 min read


20 Reasons to Choose The Letting Experts
Welcome to The Letting Experts, your trusted partner throughout the journey of letting your property. We understand that when it comes...
Sean McMahon
Apr 55 min read
New Landlords in Edinburgh – Don’t Miss the Self-Assessment Deadline
At The Letting Experts in Edinburgh , we’re reminding all new landlords that HMRC requires you to register for Self Assessment if you...
Sean McMahon
Sep 112 min read
Don’t Let Unfair Exit Fees Trap You: How to Terminate a Letting Agent’s Contract Without Paying Up
If you're being hit with hefty exit fees from your letting agent, you’re not alone—and the good news is, many of these fees may be...
Sean McMahon
Aug 283 min read


Housing (Scotland) Bill Likely to Push More Landlords Towards Professional Letting Agents – What It Means for You
A newly published report suggests that upcoming reforms in England under the Renters Rights Bill and the Housing (Scotland) Bill in...
Sean McMahon
Aug 62 min read


6 Tenants for Every Rental Property – Why Our Listings in Edinburgh Move Fast
New figures from Propertymark confirm what we’re seeing every week here at The Property Experts in Edinburgh : rental demand continues to...
Sean McMahon
Aug 62 min read


Edinburgh Letting Agents Prepare for New 5% Tourist Tax on Short-Term Stays
If you’re a landlord or run a letting agency in Edinburgh , there’s a major change coming that could impact your business if you deal...
Sean McMahon
Aug 62 min read


Satire, Not Sledgehammers: Why How to Kill Your Landlord Is Comedy, Not Condemnation
In recent days, a small-handful of commentators have branded How to Kill Your Landlord —a new show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival—as...
Sean McMahon
Aug 53 min read


How Renters in Edinburgh Can Get on the Property Ladder: What’s Changing and How We Can Help
For many renters in Edinburgh and across the UK, the dream of owning a home feels out of reach. Rising house prices, high rents, and the...
Sean McMahon
Jul 223 min read


Rising Rents in Edinburgh: How Landlords Can Balance Fair Increases with Tenant Retention
MP Tim Farron described a letting agency’s decision to raise rents by around 40% for tenants as “basically cruel.”
Sean McMahon
Jul 223 min read


Transparent Letting Agents in Edinburgh: How The Letting Experts Protect Landlords from Fraud and Hidden Fees
situations like this demonstrate how easily landlords can lose out when their letting agent doesn’t operate transparently.
Sean McMahon
Jul 222 min read


How to Maximise Rental Yield in Edinburgh’s West End
Introduction Edinburgh’s West End is a sought-after area for tenants, from professionals to students and short-term visitors. But how can...
Sean McMahon
Jul 151 min read


Rent Controls in Scotland: Urgent Solution or Risky Gamble?
Debate Over Rent Controls Intensifies as Unions Call for Immediate Action Scotland’s housing debate is heating up once again, as a...
Sean McMahon
Jul 113 min read


What is a Home Report and Do I Need One for Edinburgh?
If you’re thinking about selling your home in Edinburgh – or anywhere in Scotland – you’ve likely heard of a Home Report . But what...
Sean McMahon
Jul 93 min read


Should Landlords Consider Housing Asylum Seekers?
A Controversial Proposal – Or a New Opportunity? The government’s latest proposal to house asylum seekers through private landlords has...
Sean McMahon
Jun 263 min read


What Scotland's Landlords Need to Know About the New Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Rules — And Why Professional Support Has Never Been More Important
New AML Rules for Landlords – Compliance
Sean McMahon
Jun 143 min read


Latest House Price Dip Highlights the Importance of Choosing the Right Estate Agent in Edinburgh
The UK property market showed further signs of fragility in May, with average house prices falling by -0.4% , equating to a drop of...
Sean McMahon
Jun 92 min read


Avoid Lettings Pitfalls: Why Edinburgh Landlords Are Turning to The Letting Experts
Two landlords have been penalised for serious failings in their legal responsibilities—highlighting the risks of navigating lettings...
Sean McMahon
Jun 91 min read


🏡 New EPC C Minimum Energy Standard for Scottish Landlords: What You Need to Know (2025 Update)
The Scottish Government has today (6 June 2025) launched a new consultation and draft regulations that could significantly impact...
Sean McMahon
Jun 62 min read


Expert Property Management Services in Edinburgh
Are you in search of expert property management services in Edinburgh? Look no further than Edinburgh Property Experts. This residential...
Sean McMahon
Apr 51 min read
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