A landlord with a Private Residential Tenancy (PRT) in Scotland can generally increase rent once in any 12-month period. They must give the tenant at least three months’ written notice using the prescribed rent increase notice. As of October 2026, there is no general statutory cap on the amount a landlord can propose for a...
Read MoreHow to Switch Letting Agents in Edinburgh Without Losing Tenants
Yes. To switch letting agents in Edinburgh, check the notice terms in your management agreement, appoint your new agent, serve written notice, and transfer the tenancy file, rent records and deposit details. Your tenancy agreement stays with you as the landlord, so your tenants stay in place. Only the day-to-day management contact changes. Most handovers...
Read MoreFull Rental Property Management in Edinburgh: What Landlords Get and What It Costs
Full property management in Edinburgh means a letting agent manages the day-to-day running of your rental property from finding and referencing tenants to collecting rent, arranging repairs and helping you stay on top of landlord responsibilities. For many landlords, the appeal is simple: your property is still yours, but you do not need to deal...
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Edinburgh Landlords: What Does a Full Property Management Service Actually Include?
Managing a rental property in Edinburgh involves much more than finding a tenant and collecting rent. From Edinburgh Council landlord registration and landlord certificates to tenant referencing, inspections, repairs, rent collection and ongoing tenancy management, landlords have plenty to keep track of. For some landlords, managing everything themselves works well. For others, particularly those with...
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