SALTalks with Caroline Elgar – new repairing standard requirements
Caroline Elgar, SAL policy manager, recently took part in this SALTalks event with John Blackwood, SAL chief executive, to discuss the new Repairing Standard requirements coming into effect from March 2024, and what this will mean for landlords in Scotland.
Please note that since this webinar was recorded the Scottish Government had revised its guidance on lead pipes. For further guidance see SAL’s factsheet on lead pipes. Answers to frequently asked questions on the new Repairing Standard duties can be found here.
This online event was recorded on 16 January 2024.
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SALTalks with SAL Mortgages – Buy-to-let mortgage update
John Blackwood in conversation with Doug Hall and Karl Tidman from 3mc.
This session looks at all things to do with property finance in the buy-to-let mortgage sector as well as a overall update on this area of the market.
This online event was recorded on 12 March 2026.
SALTalks – Making Tax Digital with Hammock
John Blackwood in conversation with Matthew Perkins from Hammock.
This session looks at Making Tax Digital and what it means for landlords across the UK. Matthew is on hand to talk us through the upcoming changes, along with how Hammock can assist you.
This SALTalks session was recorded on 19 February 2026.
Talking deposits with SafeDeposits Scotland and SAL
John Blackwood in conversation with Carol Bradburn, head of SafeDeposits Scotland.
This session will be looking at all things relating to tenants deposits, with a focus on pets in properties. John and Carol discuss issues that may likely arise, how we can be addressing these with our tenants and finding solutions.
This session was recorded on 15 January 2026.