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Choosing software for Making Tax Digital
Choosing software for Making Tax Digital Under the UK government’s Making Tax Digital (MTD) reforms, some landlords now have to keep digital tax records and submit quarterly updates using software compatible with MTD. For guidance on who has to comply, see here. To...

SAL in the media – July 2026
See the latest news articles featuring SAL in the media: 12/07/2006 – Daily Mail – SNP ‘reforms’ forcing ten landlords to quit every day

Homebuilding and Renovating Show 3 – 4 October 2026 Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh
Transform your home – snap up 2 free tickets to visit the Scottish Homebuilding & Renovating Show in Edinburgh this October From innovative home energy solutions to expert-led seminars, the Scottish Homebuilding & Renovating Show is always...

Landlord Voice – Episode 12 now available
Episode 12 – What can landlords do about anti-social behaviour? Hosts John Blackwood and Alan Grant return for a new episode of Landlord Voice, the podcast from the Scottish Association of Landlords. In this episode, John and Alan discuss who holds the housing...

Anti-money laundering threshold rises
On 30 June 2026 the Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (Amendment) Regulations 2026 came into force. This legislation changes the threshold at which letting agents need to register with HMRC for anti-money laundering (AML) supervision from 10,000 euros to...
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