Whether you have rented before or this is your first time, when you rent a home there is a lot to think about:

Does the property meet your needs?

Many factors need to be considered, including:

Cost – how much is the rent and will you need to pay extra for bills?

Location – is the property close to

local amenities? e.g. shops, doctors, schools etc?

Infrastructure – are there good transport links? e.g. trains, buses etc?

Size – will the property accommodate your needs? e.g. number of bedrooms required?

What type and length of tenancy should you have?

The Lease will be a Scottish Short Assured Tenancy (SAT) under Section 32 of the Housing (Scotland) Act 1988. A SAT lasts for minimum of 6 months unless you agree a fixed term for the tenancy in advance with the landlord.

What happens at the end of the tenancy?

When the fixed term of the tenancy has expired, the landlord is able to gain back possession of the property provided they give two months written notice to the tenant and the tenant has given two months written notice to quit the property.