The Olympus Blog

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...

In this article we look at the ways estate agents help get property sales through to completion.

Want to guard against the disappointment of having your property deal collapse? Then go with an agent who is...

How can landlords and tenants combat condensation and mould? Read on to find out.

Condensation and mould
The two are often bundled together because if you’ve got condensation, there’s a good...

When you’re selling a property, getting a valuation is the first step. You need to know what a home is worth before you can plan your next move, but what if the value you’re given is completely inaccurate?

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What should a landlord be prioritising? In this week’s lettings article, we look at five areas landlords need to prioritise to improve their management of a property and a tenant’s experience.

As a...

We look at the growing trend of property staging and the benefits for sellers.

Switch on any property show and you’ll see a beautifully styled home with no clutter, immaculate worktops, artfully thrown...