Scottish Government has been under pressure for a considerable period of time to ‘do something’ about the alleged proliferation of short-term lets. Those calling for restrictions often point to anecdotal instances of antisocial behaviour; a fear of the erosion of community as full time r
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Stacey Cassidy on modular housing in Scotland and its role in creating a more sustainable housing sector.
An expert commentator on civic licensing has warned of a “flood” of licence applications for short-term lets in Scotland that could reach tens of thousands. Stephen McGowan, partner and head of licensing in Scotland at UK law firm TLT, was commenting in response to the Scottish Governmen
James Strang Voting for the next Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) vice president has officially opened as the two shortlisted candidates were revealed.
Major changes to the tenancy laws in Scotland will give more security to tenants, but also produce hazards for landlords, write Lucy Harington and Louise McAlister from the Commercial Dispute Resolution Team at TLT LLP. The Private Housing (Tenancies) (Scotland) Act will commence in stages later thi