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Housebuilder Avant Homes has completed its first private rented sector (PRS) transaction in Scotland after agreeing a £10.8 million deal with Thriving Investments, marking a further acquisition for the New Avenue Living fund.

Independent property management and lettings agency Roslea Properties has opened its first office in Shawlands, Glasgow, as part of ambitious growth plans. Founded by Rachel Ewing in 2023, Roslea Properties has quickly built a substantial lettings portfolio across the city and beyond, including in L

Fragmented and inconsistent communication from the Scottish Government and local authorities is leaving landlords struggling to keep pace with fast‑moving regulations, increasing the likelihood of accidental breaches across the private rented sector.

Almost half of private renters in England (48%) who dealt with a letting agent in the last three years, equal to nearly 4 million people, faced rule-breaking behaviour, a survey by Citizens Advice has revealed.

A sheriff has thrown out a personal injury claim by a Paisley tenant who said damp and mould in her rented flat triggered asthma symptoms, ruling that there was no reliable evidence linking the condition of the property to her health issues.

Integrated investor, developer, operator and asset manager PLATFORM_ has appointed Matt Garner as its new chief financial officer. He brings a wealth of financial experience from his 13 years of real estate CFO roles, most recently at Praxis Real Estate Management Limited. He has an extensive track

A major section of the B‑listed City Park complex in Dennistoun could be transformed into almost 130 new homes under fresh proposals from Turnberry Property Developments.

The private rented sector in England enters a fundamentally new regulatory era today as the first phase of the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 comes into force, sweeping away long‑standing practices and reshaping how letting agents, landlords and tenants operate.

Scotland’s largest privately owned property factor, Hacking & Paterson, has unveiled a refreshed leadership team featuring a major new hire after more than a century in business. Property industry heavyweight Chris Breckenridge has joined as chief growth officer, marking one of the most si

Scotland's landlords have called for the next Scottish Government to formally recognise the private rented sector's importance with a dedicated strategy. The Scottish Association of Landlords (SAL) has urged all political parties contesting the election to commit to creating a strategy that understa

Newton Property Management has appointed Martin Brown as its first non-executive director, marking a significant milestone in the company’s strategic development.  A founder of Fleet Alliance, Martin brings three decades of experience building and scaling successful businesses. He helped

Local authorities in England are receiving extra funding, training and guidance needed to fulfil their new duties ahead of new protections for tenants kicking in next month.

SNP leader John Swinney has promised that private tenants will be given the right of first refusal when a landlord decides to sell their home, if his party wins the upcoming Scottish elections. Under the proposal, renters would be granted an exclusive period in which to purchase the property at a fa

Average rents in Scotland's private rented sector (PRS) have climbed by £21 to reach £1,022 per month, an annual of 2.4% increase between March 2025 and February 2026, at a time when the inflation rate was 3.11%, according to analysis by DJ Alexander Ltd. The lettings and estate agency s

Edinburgh-based Albany Lettings has acquired LinnMac Property and Investment Letting for an undisclosed sum, strengthening Albany's presence across the capital's lettings market.