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Rent increase notice templates

SAL has been advised by the Scottish Government that from 1 April 2024 the rent increase notice templates will revert to the versions in use prior to the Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) (Scotland) Act 2022. Links to these templates can be found below. These...

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Stay Energy Safe – meter tampering

Meter tampering: A hidden danger to tenants, properties and the community by Stay Energy Safe Meter tampering poses significant risks to property, tenants and communities.  Stay Energy Safe offers a solution that allows people to anonymously report their concerns....

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The Scottish Homebuilding & Renovating show

SNAP UP  FREE TICKETS TO THE SCOTTISH HOMEBUILDING & RENOVATING SHOW  The Homebuilding & Renovating Show, which celebrates its 30th anniversary this year, will be back at the SEC, Glasgow on 11-12 May 2024. Whether you’re an experience renovator or...

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Spring Budget 2024

by EQ Taxperts Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, delivered his Spring Budget on Wednesday 6 March 2024 that focused on the previsions for “long term growth”. With impacts on the tax treatment of furnished holiday lets, you can see full analysis of the announcements made...

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SAL in the media

It’s been a busy week so far for SAL chief executive John Blackwood, following press activity this week around the results of our member surveys which highlighted the number of rental properties being removed from the market . These member surveys were the landord...

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Parliamentary affairs

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