The Olympus Blog

This lettings article looks at how landlords can get tenancies off on a good footing.

If you’re a landlord about to settle a new tenant into a property, there’s one phrase that should be your guiding...

In this week’s sales article, we look at plant species that affect house sales and why buyers should be made aware of them.

Post pandemic, having outside space has taken on a whole new level of importance...

Is renting the best option for you? In this week’s lettings article, we look at the advantages of renting a property over buying.

The pitfalls of renting are always shouted about: too expensive, dodgy...

We look at the benefits of selling to a first-time buyer and how to attract them to a property.

First-time buyers are key drivers in the property market and could be the ideal candidate to purchase your home....

We look at why landlords should consider improving their property’s energy efficiency.

With summer officially starting in a few weeks, most people will have banished all thoughts of winter and the dark,...

The Scottish Government has announced today that they intend to extend the Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Scotland) Act Regulations beyond 30 September 2023 for an additional six months.

The announcement...

We look at why selling to friends and family is a lot more hassle than it’s worth.

If you’re selling a property, you might think that selling to one of your nearest and dearest is the answer. After all,...

We offer some tips for both landlords and tenants on protecting and securing a rental property in the summer months.

It’s not just birds, bees and butterflies that come out in force in summer –...

We look at how mortgage brokers can save buyers time, money and hassle.

Whether you’re a first-time buyer or looking to remortgage your property, getting a good mortgage deal is probably top on your list of...

We examine who should do what in the garden of a rental property.

Garden maintenance can be a thorny issue between tenants and landlords, so here’s a useful guide to help avoid confusion.Now that spring...