Professional Realtors in Inverness

When your new tenant has paid their deposit, it must be placed in a third party holding scheme within 30 working days of the tenancy start date. Once the deposit has been registered with the holding company, you must provide written confirmation to your tenants. When the tenancy comes to an end, it is the responsibility of the landlord to contact the holding company and request the deposit be returned. If your property requires any repairs or cleaning to be carried out that you believe is the responsibility of your tenant(s) then you can advise the holding scheme of how much of the deposit should be returned. The company will then contact the tenant on your behalf outlining the sum you are happy to return and will seek their approval for this amount. In some cases, if the two parties cannot agree, the money will remain with the third-party company until an agreement can be reached.

Yes. It is important that both parties are aware of your change in circumstance. This is because not all mortgages or insurance policies are suitable for rental properties and may not cover you if anything were to happen. Before you can consider letting a property, speak with your mortgage and insurance advisors to find out more about switching plans.

In order to let your property, all landlords are required by law to be registered with the local authority where your property is located. Once you have registered your property you will receive a Landlord Registration Number that will then be required for future tenancy agreements.

An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is a legal requirement for every tenancy. The certificate indicates how energy efficient a property is and provides a guide to potential yearly running costs. These certificates are valid for ten years at which time we recommend you renew for a more up-to-date summary.

A Legionella Risk Assessment (LRA) is a legal requirement for all tenancy agreements in Scotland. A potentially fatal disease, it is important for you to arrange an LRA in order to advise tenants of the risks of legionella in relation to your property and what steps are recommended to mitigate those risks.