News archives
Cyber security in the workplace: essential practices for letting agents
Landlord focus article Issue 48 In the digital era, cyber security is an integral and critical part of protecting sensitive information and maintaining trust across our client base. As agents we are entrusted with managing sensitive information, including personal...
Empty homes given a new lease of life
Landlord Focus article, Issue 48 Some 93,000 properties are abandoned and derelict across Scotland, but many ‘hidden gems’ are being turned from drab into fab rentals. With an estimated 93,000 properties sitting abandoned and derelict across Scotland, Homes Under The...
Homes for life
Landlord Focus article, Issue 50 Scottish Housing Day 2025 examined how best to future proof homes to help people in later life In September 2024, Scottish Housing Day focused on Homes for Life and encouraged people to think about how the housing sector can better...
Final reminder: new sanctions duties (letting agents)
As we previously reported in our member enews in December and March, letting agents will have to comply with new financial sanctions requirements from 14 May 2025. From that date agents setting up a new tenancy will need to check that the landlord(s) and tenant(s) do...
Totally Buzzin’ – advice on dealing with wasps and bees
Landlord Focus article, Issue 45 The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) share advice on dealing with wasps and bees in rental properties ahead of the summer ‘sting season’ BPCA’s technical manager Natalie Bungay outlines some common problems encountered by...
New SAL resources – pets
With pet ownership on the rise and new legislation expected in the next 2-3 years which will prevent landlords from unreasonably refusing permission for a pet, SAL has added to its suite of resources a pet application form, pet reference request letter and a pet...
Consultation on rent control & joint tenancies
The Scottish Parliament is currently considering the Housing (Scotland) Bill which makes provision for certain areas of Scotland to be designated as “rent control areas” (RCAs) within which rent increases, during and between tenancies, would be restricted to CPI + 1%...
SAL in the media – 28 April 2024
Read the latest articles where SAL has been featured in the news here: 24 April 2025 – Property 118 – Scottish government considers rent control exemptions for landlords 14 April 2025 – The Negotiator – Lettings boss says Scots rent cap ‘political not practical’ 11...
Private rented sector facts and figures quiz
Landlord Focus magazine, issue 47 How well do you know the rules pertaining to the private rented sector in Scotland? Take our quick quiz to find out. Our detailed guidance for Scottish landlords and letting agents is restricted to members only.Existing members please...
SAL in the media – 14 April 2025
Read the latest articles where SAL has been featured in the news here: 14 April 2025 – The Negotiator – Lettings boss says Scots rent cap ‘political not practical’ 11 April 2025 – Property Wire – Scotland: Landlords who lie to evict...