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Your inventory report creates a shared record of your home's condition from day one.

Your Inventory Report: What to Check and Why It Matters

Received your inventory report? Learn what to check, how to review it, and why it's one of the most important documents in your tenancy.

Some repairs require careful investigation before the correct solution can be identified.

Why Do Some Repairs Take Longer Than Expected?

Some repairs are completed in one visit, while others take more time. Here's why that happens and what you can expect.

Behind every repair is a team working together to find the right solution.

What Happens After You Report a Repair?

Wondering what happens after you report a repair? Here's a behind-the-scenes look at the process from start to finish.

Knowing whether a repair is an emergency can help you get the right assistance as quickly as possible.

When Is a Repair an Emergency?

Not sure if a repair is an emergency? This guide explains what needs immediate attention and what can usually wait.

Damp and mould can have a range of causes. Understanding the source of the moisture is the first step towards finding the right solution.

What Happens When You Report Damp or Mould to 1Let?

Learn what happens when you report damp or mould to 1Let, including investigations, repairs, communication and follow-up.

Rent caps

Preparing for Rent Control: Why proactive alignment is key to your property’s future

Tina enjoying a peaceful woodland walk with her dog - one of her favourite ways to switch off outside of work.

Meet the Team: Tina is Back!

Welcoming Tina back to 1Let as our Lettings & Business Development Manager after maternity leave - get to know her inside and outside the office.

Self managed landlords

From DIY to ‘Why Did I Ever Do This?’ The Self-Managed Landlord Story

Tenants want a home that feels worth the rent.

Edinburgh's Rental Market: Stabilising for Smarter Lettings in 2026

We’re finalists! 1Let has been shortlisted for Residential Letting Team of the Year at the Scottish Home Awards 2026. Here’s why.

We’re Finalists! 1Let Shortlisted for Residential Letting Team of the Year

1Let has been shortlisted for Residential Letting Team of the Year at the Scottish Home Awards 2026 – a proud moment for our team.