Cullen Property Blog

The City of Edinburgh Council’s plan to introduce a hard-line policy on the control and licensing of Short Term Lets (STL) may well have been derailed by the recent Court of Session ruling that it is unlawful, but owners of Edinburgh flats are still ‘very unlikely’ to be awarded a…

So, you’ve decided to buy a ‘HMO’ investment property in Edinburgh! HMO’s, or ‘House in Multiple Occupancy’ to use its full title, have performed very well as investment assets in the city over the last 20 years.  But what should you consider when buying one and obtaining an HMO licence.…

Being a landlord can be a rewarding venture, but it also comes with a host of responsibilities and challenges. One crucial decision for landlords in Edinburgh is whether to self-manage their properties or enlist the services of a professional property management company like Cullen Property. In this blog post, we…

Hello readers, welcome back to the Cullen Property blog! In today’s piece we are sharing our recommendations for the 2022 Fringe Festival. Not only are we corporate donors for the 2022 Fringe Festival, but we are also avid show-goers and look forward to experiencing some of the world’s best performing…

Hello Readers, welcome back to the Cullen Property blog! We feel very privileged to announce that despite already winning Gold in the EH1-EH2 awards category, we have now won the Silver award for the whole of Scotland from the British Property Awards for 2021-2022! A huge congratulations to…

Hello readers, welcome back to the Cullen Property blog! It is with great excitement that we announce our finalist status at this year's Scottish Home Awards for 2022 for the category 'Letting Team of the Year'.   As finalists in the Team of the Year award category for the third…

Hello readers, welcome back to the Cullen Property blog! In today’s piece, we are discussing all things legionella risk assessment – what it is, why legionella risk assessments are important for landlords, who can assess for legionella, associated costs and the potential ramifications of failing to conduct a legionella risk…

Hello Readers! Welcome back to the blog. In today’s Edinburgh Letting Agent Advice piece, we are discussing landlord registration in Edinburgh – in particular what it is, why it’s important, how to register and the fees associated with doing so. First of all, it’s important to define what landlord…

Hello Readers, welcome back to the Cullen Property blog! In today's piece, we will be exploring the recent price hike of energy and share our Edinburgh Letting Agency top tips for saving money. So, let's get stuck into today's blog piece... Even before markets had to contend with the…