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Landlord Voice – catch up with episode 6 of SAL’s new podcast now
Episode 6: Scottish Letting Day 2025 debate special In this special episode, regular hosts John Blackwood and Alan Grant introduce the full recording of the political party debate that took place at SAL’s annual Scottish Letting Day conference. Hosted by the...

Preparing for winter
With winter approaching and many people trying to reduce their heating bills, there will be concerns about tenants adequately heating properties to prevent the risk of burst pipes and damage from condensation. With this in mind SAL, members may wish to contact their...
SAL board of directors update
SAL is delighted to announce some new appointments to its board of directors. SAL chair, Stephen Peasnall, writes “On behalf of SAL, I am delighted to welcome Laura Mearns and John Davidson to our board of directors. Laura and John join Penny Coburn who also recently...

Making Tax Digital is coming – get ready now
By HMRC From April 2026, Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax will transform how self-employed individuals and landlords manage their tax. In fact, it’s the biggest change to Income Tax since HMRC launched Self Assessment more than 30 years ago. ...

CIH Scotland Private Rented Sector Survey
CIH Scotland is undertaking research with housing professionals and tenants working and living in the private rented sector (PRS). A well-functioning PRS is essential to the overall functioning of the housing system, providing dynamic, accessible housing to...
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