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Scotland’s landlords have warned the Scottish Government that increasing property taxes will further worsen the housing crisis.  The Scottish Association of Landlords (SAL), which represents landlords in Scotland, issued the warning following the recent UK Budget and ahead of the Scottish

Highland Council is moving forward with steps to consider the introduction of Short Term Let (STL) Control Areas in both Sutherland and Skye and Raasay, following evidence that housing markets in these regions are under increasing pressure.

Dr Andrew Robert Watson builds on recent research to look forward at the trajectory of the Scottish private rented sector over the next 30 years.

A Highland Council report has confirmed that the Dingwall and Seaforth Ward area does not currently face the level of housing pressure from short-term lets (STLs) required to justify progressing the creation of a Short Term Let Control Area. Members of the Dingwall and Seaforth Area Committee confir

Private sector rents across Scotland have continued to climb, with new official figures showing increases in most property types and regions.

Landlords need to be aware of the potential future impact of the Housing (Scotland) Act 2025, according to property firm DJ Alexander Ltd. The firm is concerned that many landlords may not appreciate the significance of the changes outlined in the Housing (Scotland) Act 2025, which has now received

Property management and investment firm Ascension Letting has appointed Cameron Haddow as regional director, a strategic move that underlines rapid growth across the Central Belt and east coast of Scotland. Cameron Haddow combines a finance background with senior corporate agency experience and his

The Highland Council has reached different conclusions on short-term let (STL) control areas in two regions following detailed housing reviews.

Living Rent has urged the City of Edinburgh Council to strike off two landlords who have been found guilty of serious misconduct at the First Tier Tribunal.

Property factors across Scotland are facing mounting accusations of overcharging, mismanagement and opacity, which suggests the possibility of systemic abuse of homeowners’ trust and money.

A Highland Council committee has agreed to progress with the process of considering the introduction of a short-term let control area after another found there was no justification to establish one in its area. Steps towards introducing a short-term let control area were considered by the local auth

Residents and businesses are being asked what they think of a proposed short-term let control area in parts of Perth and Kinross.

A new report has been published that explores how proposed changes to housing regulations, including updates to Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES), can deliver housing equity, quality, affordability, and resilience in the private rented sector throughout England and Wales.

The Upper Tribunal for Scotland has refused a tenant’s application for permission to appeal a decision of the Housing and Property Chamber of the First-tier Tribunal in which it determined that an unfair rent review clause was made fair by the inclusion of a right of independent assessment.

A Glasgow City Council committee has received an update on the council's Private Housing Sector Grant (PHSG) programme.  The PHSG programme provides support for private housing to help meet two key objectives of the city's Housing Strategy: to improve the condition of existing housing stock and