If there’s one thing we feel passionately about at Factotum, it’s the Edinburgh Festival. When we’re not running about organising Festival Lets, we’re right in the heart of the action recommending our Fringe favourites. Briefs: Close Encounters Natasha: “Absolutely hilarious! They really get the crowd involved and you are guaranteed a good laugh. I’ve been […]
What is a sole agency agreement? It’s when a letting agent is the only agent letting the property. It’s common in estate agency work and usually entails a reduced commission when dealing in sales. In letting, it forbids a landlord to advertise or let a property through any other channel or company apart from them. […]
The Fringe, Edinburgh International Festival, Edinburgh International Book Festival, Edinburgh Art Festival… there’s no doubt that the Edinburgh population grows considerably every August. Visitors flock to our capital to soak up the atmosphere, the art, the architecture… but what about festival accommodation? So when you’re visiting Edinburgh – where do you book festival accommodation? A […]
Do I require linen? Do I require pots, pans and crockery? What essential furniture is necessary? These are just a few of the questions we get from landlords looking to rent out their flat. Factotum has compiled a list of what is essential for both short term and long term properties. Short Term, Festival and […]
Deposits can be a topic of disagreement between tenants and landlords. It’s always the ideal to have 100% of the deposit returned to the tenant at the end of a lease. So how would a tenant go about making sure they get a full deposit returned? There are a few common issues that landlords and […]
One of the choices you must make as a landlord is whether to let your property as furnished or unfurnished. Surprisingly, it makes little to zero impact on the rental valuation. Factotum looks at the pros and cons, as well as key factors to take into account when making this decision. How long do you […]
As a life-long resident of Edinburgh with a spell of study and work in London, I am always amazed by the words and local sayings we use here and take for granted, that leave the good visitors to our Fair City baffled as to their meaning, wondering whether we do indeed share a common language. Here’s […]
We all know how difficult it can be to go out for a bite to eat or a drink when your dog is giving you their best ‘sad eyes’ and making you feel extremely guilty, but wouldn’t it be great to learn about some of the not so well-known dog friendly restaurants and bars? As […]
To quote Benjamin Franklin, in this world nothing can said to be certain, except death and taxes. Letting a property is a great way to generate additional income or enhance your pension / retirement income. Unfortunately, it’s not free from rental income tax. Here’s Factotum’s guide on what to expect when you rent your property. […]
Easter Egg rolling has been a tradition since the 19th century. Symbolic of rolling away the rock in front of Christ’s tomb, the egg is also supposed to signify the rebirth of land during spring. Being amongst the UK’s hilliest cities, Edinburgh is “eggactly” the right place to find the perfect Easter egg rolling spot. […]