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New Efficiency Regulations
Energy Efficiency Regulations & Exemptions
*Please note that due to COVID-19 the below guidance has been deferred for the time being*   Scotland’s New Energy Efficiency Regulations have been approved today by ministers, with the new regulations coming into effect as of 1st April 2020.   Scottishlandlords.com report that Private Rented Sector Properties will…
Tenant Find Only - What You Need To Know
Tenant Find Only – What You Need To Know
In this piece we discuss tenant find only services and why it may not provide as much value now as it did before the new private residential tenancy agreements (PRT) with specialist insight from our in-house lettings expert, Mhairi-Clare Galletta (or MC for short!). Mhairi-Clare Galletta (MC), New Business Executive…
Council Tax Bands in Edinburgh
Council Tax Bands in Edinburgh, Discounts & Exemptions

 

Council Tax Bands in Edinburgh are often the last thing you consider when looking to move into a new property in Edinburgh. It is important to pay these in a timely manner so that bills do not mount up. These fees can be split between your flatmates if living…

Homelessness in Scotland
Homelessness in Scotland : Cullen Property Smashes Fundraising Target
On Saturday 7th of December, members of our team slept out in Princes Street Gardens to raise money and awareness to tackle the issue of homelessness in Scotland during The World’s Big Sleepout. It was a wet and windy night and the conditions really brought home the plight of the…
Happy Holidays
Happy Holidays from all at Cullen Property
Here at Cullen Property, we've been preparing for Christmas in the office and at home whilst working hard to ensure everything runs smoothly over the festive break. So much so, we wanted to share our efforts on the blog and wish you a happy holidays! Take a look: Stefanie Robinson,…
How to prevent mould
How to Prevent Mould in an Edinburgh Flat
How to prevent mould - a guide In the winter months it is very easy to allow damp to start building in your Edinburgh flat if you don’t take the necessary precautions and follow positive habits to ensure that your flat is adequately ventilated. It is of top importance to…
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What is required of new landlords in Edinburgh?
What is required of new landlords in Edinburgh? First and foremost, it’s important to clarify that renting out your property isn’t a simple transaction. There are many things you need to consider to lawfully rent out your property and to ensure the safety and security of your tenants. It’s important…
Property ahead of Brexit
Property Ahead of Brexit : To Invest or not to invest?
You could be forgiven for rolling your eyes at yet another Brexit-related headline, but with the final deadline (?) looming less than a month away and unlikely to be moved again, we believe it’s time to take another look at how Brexit activities are affecting Scotland’s residential investment market and…
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Property Manager Jennifer Ogilvie Joins Cullen Property
Edinburgh residential property investment and lettings specialist Cullen Property has appointed Property Manager Jennifer Ogilvie to further strengthen and expand the operations team. The hire comes as the company is getting ready to reshape its team enabling each property manager to work with a dedicated contract manager in two person…
Lion King Edinburgh Discount
Lion King in Edinburgh - an Exclusive Discount
We have been working closely with ATG theatres in Edinburgh and Disney to arrange a student discount for The Lion King live next year! Set against the majesty of the Serengeti Plains and to the evocative rhythms of Africa, Disney's multi award-winning musical uses breath-taking masks and puppetry to create…