Giles Street, Leith
Apartment with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom
Available from 2nd April 2026
Bills included
We take the stress out of student living. All student homes have bills included!Key features
Large rooms
Spacious lounge
Bills included
Gas
Electricity
Broadband
TV licence
Location
Description
This bright and spacious double upper furnished flat is situated in a popular location of The Shore within a few minute’s walk of the local Tram Terminal. The property has been freshly decorated with upgrades carried out to the kitchen and shower room recently.
The accommodation comprises of a welcoming hallway complete with storage, bright dining lounge, practical kitchen complete with large appliances. The upper accommodation provides two very large double bedrooms, complete with desks and a third guest bedroom, or ideal study. There is also a modern style shower room on this level. Additionally, the property offers economical electric heating, DG, secure main door entry and has access to a shared courtyard, with on-street permit parking and is available with immediate entry. The property is available with all furniture included, additionally there is flexibility for furniture to be removed upon request.
This property does not have an HMO license and therefore can only accommodate a maximum of 2 individual students. Would also work well as a flat share arrangement as well as families or couples looking for additional work from home space.
Location
The Shore is situated on the north-east side of the City, with ample public transport links, providing easy access to the City Centre and beyond. There are many local bars, restaurants, shops and cafes within an easy walk of the property as well as a good choice of outdoor green space, whether it be to relax in the lovely Leith Links, head into the popular and vibrant Shore area, or simply enjoy the various parks within easy reach.
Agency Information:
Prior to applying for this tenancy, we recommend that applicants consider their estimated monthly outgoings, such as energy & council tax costs. Our affordability checks will include consideration of such outlays when applications are being assessed. Information on energy costs can be found on the EPC, with current Council Tax charges being available to view on the Edinburgh City Council website.
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Watt Property are Accredited with Landlord Accreditation Scotland, as well as being Member Agents of Scottish Association of Landlords (SAL). We are also proud winners of the Residential Letting Team of the Year and hold a Gold Award for Letting in the Best Estate Agency Guide.
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EPC rating
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Giles Street, Leith
- Apartment
- with 2 bedrooms
- and 1 bathroom
Bills included
We take the stress out of student living. All student homes have bills included!£182.15 per person per week including bills
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Extra features
| Parking | Permit |
|---|---|
| Property accessibility | First floor |
Utilities and Council Tax
| Council Tax band Student exemptions may apply | B |
|---|---|
| Electricity supply | Mains |
| Water supply | Mains |
| Gas supply | None |
| Broadband | Vodafone |
Tenancy information
Permitted payments and tenant information
Permitted payments
For properties in England, the Tenant Fees Act 2019 means that in addition to rent, lettings agents or landlords can only charge tenants the following payments associated with a tenancy:
- Holding deposits (a maximum of 1 week's rent);
- Deposits (a maximum deposit of 5 weeks' rent for annual rent below £50,000);
- Payments to change a tenancy agreement eg. change of sharer (capped at £50 or any reasonable costs);
- Payments associated with early termination of a tenancy (capped at the landlord's loss or the agent's reasonably incurred costs);
- Utilities, communication services e.g. gas, electricity, internet. TV licence and council tax.
- Interest payments for the late payment of rent (up to 3% above Bank of England's annual percentage rate);
- Reasonable costs for replacement of lost keys or other security devices;
- Contractual damages in the event of the tenant's default of a tenancy agreement; and
- Any other permitted payments under the Tenant Fees Act 2019.
Tenant information
In addition to publishing relevant fees, lettings agents are also required to publish details of:
- the redress scheme they are a member of; and
- the name of the approved or designated Client Money Protection scheme they are a member of (if any).