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SAL in the media
See the latest articles featuring SAL in the media over the month of March: 26 March 2026 – Property 118.com – Anti-landlord legislation is forcing Scottish landlords out 17 March 2026 – Property118.com – Scottish government pledges millions of...
SAL team take on the Kiltwalk
To mark our 25th anniversary, the SAL and LAS teams are going be taking part in a variety of fundraising and volunteering days in 2026, to support and raise money for some wonderful Scottish charities. Walk with us and change something that matters We have members of...
Delay to EPC reform
Due to the UK government announcing a delay to the introduction of EPC reforms until the second half of 2027, new style EPCs will no longer be introduced in Scotland on 31 October 2026. The current EPC system will remain in force until further notice. This will...
Discrimination rules change on 1 May 2026
The UK Government has recently introduced new legislation, the Renters (Rights) Act, which includes provisions to make it illegal for landlords and letting agents to apply a blanket ban on renting to people who receive benefits or families with children. Whilst other...
Housing (Scotland) Act 2025 – update
As members will be aware, this Act was approved by parliament last year but most provisions won’t come into force for another year or two. The government has now published regulations to give dates for when some measures will come into force. 1 April 2026 – this is...
Landlord Voice – episode 9 now available to view
Episode 9 – What can landlords expect from the Scottish party conference? John Blackwood and Alan Grant return for another episode of Landlords Voice. This month, the guys look at what the party conferences mean for landlords in Scotland. Also in this episode,...
SAL in the media
Here is the latest article where SAL has been mentioned in the media: 2 March 2026 – Property 118 – Scottish parties must support private rented sector Not a SAL member? Join SAL today, be part of our community and make your voice...
SAL in the media
Here are the latest articles where SAL has been mentioned in the media: 19 February 2026 – Property 118 – Scotland’s landlord sales outpace those investing 19 February 2026 – Landlord Zone – More Scottish rental homes staying in the PRS...
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax – Less than two months to go
There are now less than two months until sole traders and landlords with turnover above £50,000 will need to use Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax from April 2026. HMRC will be looking at the 2024/2025 tax return to assess if individuals need to use MTD for...
Landlord Accreditation Scotland – in the media
Here are the latest articles in the media this week featuring our sister company, Landlord Accreditation Scotland (LAS): 12 February 2026 – Fife Today – Fife landlords urged to join new initiative to help with temporary accommodation for vulnerable...