Letting Agents in Kirkcaldy

Property Letting, Letting Agents At Clear Lets we practice an innovative approach to property letting based on our extensive experience within the letting industry as well as our committment to qualty customer service. Our staff put to use a wealth of informed letting knowledge, enabling us to provide tenants and landlords with exactly what they need. Whether you require assistance with all elements of your rental property or simply the basics, Clear Lets offers a comprehensive solution.

Following years of prosperous growth, the property market has finally hit a wall. But it's not all bad news when it comes to investing in bricks and mortar.In the current grim economic climate, house prices continue to fall and the number of fixed price adverts rise as desperate sellers vie for the few buyers out there who are willing and able to make a move. With many banks and building societies reining in mortgage approvals, even first-time buyers are stuck, unable to take advantage of the new opportunities presented by sinking prices. But the property market's loss is the lettings market's gain. In Scotland at least, the lettings market has taken off to new heights since the financial meltdown began. It seems that the global economic downturn brings with it some good news for those with money invested in buy-to-let properties. Increasing demandAccording to the latest report from Citylets, Trends in Scottish Residential Lettings, the third quarter (Q3) of 2008 saw the number of properties let up 38% on the same period last year. Supply has also risen across Scotland with anxious sellers putting slow-moving sales properties up for rent to make ends meet.Average rents in the central belt cities are also up, according to the same report, with the average monthly cost of renting in Edinburgh for Q3 standing at £752 and Glasgow £586. The higher demand for lettings is likely to continue in the short term, until property sales demonstrate a solid recovery and there is renewed confidence in the market. A profitable alternative"The figures are encouraging for established landlords and also for those who are struggling to sell in the current climate," says Tahar Ali, Managing Director, Clear Group Scotland Ltd. "The lettings market is the way forward right now, and we are strongly encouraging sellers to consider renting properties out until the sales market is in better shape. "It's infinitely preferable to be in the position where your property is at least bringing in something towards the mortgage as opposed to sitting empty and contributing nothing towards its upkeep."

On 1 April 2009, the new Gas Safe RegisterTM replaces the CORGI gas registration scheme as Great Britain's gas safety authority. Gas safety in Great Britain is changing. CORGI gas registration ends in Great Britain on 31 March and will no longer apply to gas safety law. From 1 April, all gas engineers must be on the new Gas Safe RegisterTM to carry out gas work lawfully. The requirement for annual maintenance and safety checks on gas appliances hasn't changed but landlords should make sure from 1 April these are carried out by a Gas Safe Register engineer. By law landlords must make sure: pipe work, appliances and flues provided for tenants are maintained in a safe conditionthat all appliances and flues that you provide for tenants use have an annual safety checkthat maintenance and annual safety checks are carried out by an engineer registered with Gas Safe Registerall gas equipment (including any appliance left by a previous tenant) is safe or otherwise removed before re-lettinga record of safety checks is provided to the tenant within 28 days of completing the check or to any new tenant before they move in• they keep a copy of the safety check record for two years From 1 April you can find or check a Gas Safe Register engineer 24 hours a day, 7 days a week online at http://www.gassaferegister.co.uk/ or call 0800 408 5500. You can even get a photo of the engineer with details that tell you if they're qualified to do the job sent to your mobile phone for added peace of mind. Remember to check the engineer's ID and encourage your tenants to do the same. Landlords should provide tenants with a record of safety checks. This is often done using a ‘Landlord Gas Safety Record', often referred to as a ‘Gas Safety Certificate' or ‘CP12' form. It is quite acceptable to continue to use this style of certificate - even if it has a CORGI logo or the word CORGI on it. There is no requirement for new paperwork. The important thing is to have a check carried out and to make sure the tenant receives a record of the check within 28 days. Gas Safe Register will run a national public awareness campaign starting in February 2009. From April, the Gas Safe Register website will carry a wealth of gas safety information too. Remember before April installers must remain registered with CORGI to carry out gas work legally. From 1 April, always use a Gas Safe Register engineer. Be gas safe. For more information go to http://www.gassaferegister.co.uk/

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