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The Scottish Government is introducing new legislation and regulation to the Scotland’s private residential sector over the next few months which all landlords and letting agents need to be aware of.  From 31st January 2018, any person or business letting and managing any Scottish residential property on behalf of another person…

On 1st December 2017, the Scottish Government will launch a new type of tenancy called the Private Residential Tenancy (PRT). The purpose of this new tenancy scheme is to improve security for you as a tenant whilst also providing safeguards for the landlord. Existing tenancies will not be affected, but once…

Information for landlords and investors with properties in ScotlandDid you know that, in less than two months, tenancies in the Scotland’s private rental sector will be changing? The Scottish Government will be bringing the new Private Residential Tenancy (PRT) into effect from 1st December 2017. What is changing? Currently, all Lease…

Property Investment: Location v Detail Steve Coyle, Operations Director at Cullen Property, offers tips on what should be considered before offering on an investment property for Property Reporter. READ MORE. Cullen Property opinion: Although the location of your property investment…

Property prices in Edinburgh up 2.1% in second quarter of 2017 Property Wire reports property prices in Edinburgh rose sharply in the second quarter of 2017, up by 2.1%, taking annual growth to 3.7%. 

Charlotte joined the team in March 2014 with a degree in Business Management. Charlotte has six years’ experience in the lettings and investment industry and has completed her ARLA PropertyMark SCQF Level 6 Technical Award in Residential Letting and Property Management Scotland. A typical day for Charlotte consists of contacting…

[ultimate_spacer height="20"] First time at the Fringe or a regular attendee? No matter how many times you have visited the Edinburgh Festival Fringe it can sometimes feel a bit overwhelming deciding what to see and do- you will soon discover that three weeks isn’t enough! Here are our top tips…

[ultimate_spacer height="10"]Elaine has 14 years’ experience in the property lettings and investment industry, having joined the Cullen Property team in 2003. A typical day at work for Elaine consists of responding to email and phone enquiries. She also arranges property viewings, check-ins and check-outs. Drawing up leases and organising tenancy…

Edinburgh 'outranks London' as Britain's property hotspot Edinburgh Evening News reports Edinburgh is the most 'in demand' area, with homes listed for sale receiving 145% more interest than the average property across Britain. READ MORE. Cullen Property opinion: This is not surprising news. Recently, properties…

Still deciding where to go to university, or already decided on Edinburgh? Picking the city you’re going to be living in for the next four years is always a tough decision but we’ve come up with a list of our favourite things about Edinburgh and the top reasons you should…