Posts by Alex Thompson
National Landlords Day – video
Yesterday we attended the National Landlord Day at Dynamic Earth in Edinburgh, and have created this short movie to document our experience: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lslPB7GTpxc&feature=youtu.be
Read MoreLandlord tax event
Today we attended a training seminar on landlord tax in Edinburgh, learning about the newly announced landlord tax obligations and landlord entitlements to claim.
Read MoreNew arrival
We wanted to introduce you to a future Lawson & Thompson employee, baby Theodore James Lawson. He was born at 1029am on Monday 14th September and weighed 8 pound and 10 ounces. He is fit and healthy.
Read MoreFreshers’ Fayre 2015
Thank you to everyone who visited our stall at the Freshers’ Fayre today. We hope you found our advice helpful looking ahead to renting a student property for 2016/17.
Read MoreWe have made the local paper!
News of our prestigious award has made the local papers! Copy of article below:
Read MoreWe’ve won Letting Agent of the Year!
We are delighted to announce that Lawson & Thompson have won the Bronze award for Best Property Management Company in the Sunday Times Letting Agent of the Year awards. Over 5,000 letting offices entered the awards from across the United Kingdom and Ireland in what is widely regarded as the most prestigious and difficult…
Read MoreAnnual Letting Agents Conference
We recently attended the Scottish Council of Letting Agents annual conference in Glasgow. The conference is an excellent opportunity for us to hear from policy makers within the Scottish Government to learn about future changes within the private renting sector. There are significant changes currently being proposed by the Government which will have profound…
Read MoreFacebook following reaches 1000
Today our Facebook followers reached 900 – an important milestone. The power of Facebook and social media cannot be underestimated – particularly in the student market where students expect to be able to do everything online. Combined with our email marketing list, we are now able to reach a massive audience within a few clicks. Thank you to…
Read MorePrevent freezing pipes this winter
If you are going home over the holidays, it is crucial you leave the central heating on when you are away (minimum 12 degrees celsius) to protect the property against freezing pipes. Please download our Winter Factsheet to ensure you do not return to a flooded property in January
Read MoreTenants guide to reducing condensation
Any home is at risk of condensation, even those which are perfectly maintained. Unfortunately, at this time of year condensation is a common problem within many student properties. What you may not be aware of is that it is often the result of the tenants’ lifestyle, which causes condensation and the subsequent growth of mould.…
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