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Handling Property Maintenance During The Switch To A New Letting Agent

When you’re switching between Edinburgh letting agents, it’s important to ensure any outstanding maintenance issues are promptly dealt with so your property doesn’t fall into disrepair and tenants aren’t left waiting for work to be completed.  Switching agents is a straightforward process for both landlords and tenants, but it’s easy…

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Building Trust With A New Letting Agent

If you’re switching to a new letting agent, chances are you’re an Edinburgh landlord who’s unhappy with your current service or are looking for a more extensive suite of services from a new agent.  Once you’ve done your research and made your choice, it’s essential to get off on the…

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The Role Of Letting Agents In Edinburgh’s Dynamic Lettings Market

Investing In Property In Edinburgh Edinburgh’s private rental market continues to boom and with properties in short supply, most are let within days or are snapped up before even being advertised.  Scotland’s capital city is one of the most desirable places in the world to live, and no wonder with its…

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King Charles III announced as patron of the Royal Highland & Agricultural Society of Scotland

The Royal Family’s commitment to championing Scottish agriculture and rural life is set to continue as King Charles III is announced as the patron of RHASS (Royal Highland Agricultural Society of Scotland).   Queen Elizabeth II was a patron of RHASS for 70 years, with her dedication to many aspects of…

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Pinsent Masons appoints financial forensics specialist David Lister as Partner

Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has hired forensic accounting specialist David Lister as Partner to bolster its professional services capabilities in investigations and fraud risk management. Edinburgh-based David was previously at a Big Four accounting firm where he was a partner for ten years. He joins the Pinsent Masons Forensics…

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US Still A Land Of Opportunity For UK Business

Supply chain security, trade deals, tariffs and planning permission were the big issues during the BCC’s 5-day mission to the US to promote business and investment. Director General, Shevaun Haviland’s, trip was organised ahead of the US elections as issues around trade agreements, tariffs, supply-chain disruption, subsidies, protectionism and geo-political…

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BBC confirms three popular antiques programmes will return for new series

BBC Daytime has commissioned new series of hit antiques programmes The Travelling Auctioneers, Antiques Road Trip and Celebrity Antiques Road Trip from production company STV Studios. An afternoon stalwart since its launch in 2010, Antiques Road Trip has been recommissioned for a 29th series on BBC One (20 x 45’),…

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SME Exporters Trapped In Doldrums

BCC’s Trade Confidence Outlook for Q1 2024 shows most SME exporters struggling to boost sales. More than half of all SME exporters (53%) saw no change in overseas sales, and 23% reported a decrease. Just under a quarter of exporting SME firms (24%) saw their overseas sales rise in Q1…

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Accessing capital for growth still major challenge for Scottish businesses

Accessing capital to fund growth plans is one the biggest challenges for more than a quarter (28%) of Scottish businesses Declining customer demand continues to be a top challenge for just over a fifth (21%) of regional businesses Despite difficult trading conditions, almost half of Scottish businesses (49%) feel more…

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Blackadders to support pioneering digital skills initiative for Scotland’s young people

Blackadders LLP is to support the Digital Xtra Fund to help every young person in Scotland have access to innovative and digitally creative activities. Funds raised by the charity Digital Xtra are awarded to schools and community groups across the country, providing kit and extracurricular activites to inspire young people…

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