Selling a property isn’t merely about placing a ‘For Sale’ sign in the yard; it’s an intricate process that begins with correctly valuing your property. In the bustling real estate market of Edinburgh and the Lothians, ELC Sales and Lettings emerges as the pre-eminent choice for accurate property valuations. Here’s why: In-depth Local Market Understanding...

Deciding to sell your house is a significant decision that demands careful planning and execution. Choosing the right real estate agent, who comprehends your requirements and provides proficient, reliable service, is crucial. Amongst the vibrant real estate landscape of Edinburgh and the Lothians, ELC Sales and Lettings stands as an exceptional choice. Here’s why: In-Depth...

Introduction: Navigating through a property sale can seem like a complex task, especially within the bustling real estate environment of Edinburgh and the Lothians. As a property owner, your goal is a smooth and efficient sale that leverages your property’s potential and minimizes the complexities of the selling process. That’s where ELC Sales and Lettings...

  So, you secured a flat, passed referencing, paid rent and deposit, got keys and moved in. But how do you know if your flat is safe? There are certain safety and performance checks the landlords (or letting agents in case of fully managed properties) should carry out on a regular basis in Scotland. You...

Council tax liability in HMO flats in Edinburgh Edinburgh is a student city and many of Edinburgh’s letting agents manage HMO (Houses of Multiple Occupation) properties. One of the first questions investors and landlords enquire about is – who will be liable for the council tax in an HMO in Edinburgh? Here are two types...

Setting a rent at the correct level is quite a demanding task, whether you are a landlord or a letting agent. As one of the established Edinburgh letting agents, we have been serving a variety of landlords. Some are portfolio landlords with many properties. Many are investing in residential properties – with their main interest...

What to look for when you choose your property manager New landlords looking for a good Edinburgh property management company can face a daunting task. A quick Google search for ‘Edinburgh letting agents’ shows 5,540,000 results! But are the letting agents shown on the first page the best property managers? Will you trust them with...

Scottish tenancy deposit guide ost private landlords and letting agents in Scotland ask for a deposit, either on signing the lease or just before you move to your new rented home. Usually the deposit is equal to one month’s rent; the maximum deposit has been capped at twice the monthly rent. Your letting agent or...

Best Edinburgh HMO locations Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, is a thriving student city with four universities. Undergraduate and postgraduate students, 60,500 in total, this constitutes 12% of the city population (513 thousand in 2017). 27.5% of the higher education students in Scotland in 2017 live in Edinburgh. At the end of 2017 there were...

New energy efficiency legislation will affect private rental sector Landlords with poorly insulated properties may not be able to put them on the market from April 2020 onwards – and the energy performance criteria will be stricter every year until 2025. On 1 April 2020, Scottish landlords will no longer be allowed to grant new...