New Digs
Young Scot are working with The Scottish Government to provide information for first-time tenants in private renting. You can find everything you need to know - from your rights, to dealing with tricky flatmates! Find out more below.
THE SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT'S INFORMATION ON PRIVATE RENTING-
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What is New Digs?
What is New Digs all about? We explain here...
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How to Find a Good Landlord
Looking to rent a property but want to make sure you're going to have a landlord who will look after you? Here's some tips on how to find a good landlord!
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Your Rights and Responsibilities in a HMO Property
If you're living with other people in a shared flat or house, or in a bedsit, hostel or bed and breakfast, you're probably living in a house in multiple occupation or HMO. We explain what HMO is and your rights & responsibilities as a tenant.
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Renting Through a Letting Agency
If you’re thinking about renting in the private rented sector, one of the options is using a letting agency. We explain what letting agencies do, and what their obligations are to ensure standards are met.
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Unknown Costs to Think About When You're Planning on Private Renting
Moving out can turn up some unexpected costs check out our tips on what to think about when you are private renting!
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Finding a Good Letting Agent
Looking to rent a property but want to make sure you're going to have a Letting Agents who will work for you? Here's some tip on how to find a good Letting Agent!
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Moving Out? Here's a Handy Checklist
Moving out can be a stressful time, but we have pulled together a list of items you will want to remember to bring with you!
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How To Arrange a Flat Viewing
You’ve found the perfect flat online so the next thing you need to do is go and visit it. Arranging a viewing can be daunting, especially if it’s your first time and you’ve never done it before! We’ve gone through the basics of how to arranging the viewing, what to look out for during a viewing and what the next steps are.
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Moving Out Calculator
Moving out and thinking about the costs? Visit the Money Advice Service and use their budget calculator to keep on top of your private renting spending!
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How to Decorate a Home You Don’t Own
There's loads of ways to make a rented place your own.
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Insurance You Might Need When Moving Out
Insurance can help us if we get into a spot of trouble. Here's some insurance you might want to get if you move away from home.
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Five Things You Need to Know about Renting Your Own Place
Moving out? Here's what you need to know.
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Glossary of Tenancy Terms
What does all that renting jargon mean?! 😱 Don't worry, we'll clear it up for you!
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What Are My Rights and Responsibilities as a Tenant?
Here's how to make sure you're a good tenant, as well as ensuring you're being treated fairly by your landlord.
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How to Deal with Annoying Neighbours
Got the worst neighbours? Here's what to do about it!
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What to Do If You Have a Dispute with Your Landlord
Disagreements can happen. Here's how to make sure any problems get sorted out quickly and fairly.
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Ending Your Tenancy and Moving Out
A private residential tenancy can be ended by the tenant or the landlord at any point. We've got info on how the tenancy can end, notice periods and all the little things you should think about when moving out.
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How to Deal with Problematic Flatmates
Sometimes we can get into arguments with the people we live with. Here's how to sort those issues out - big or small.
