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Scottish Homebuilding & Renovating Show Edinburgh
Snap up 2 FREE tickets Homebuilding & Renovating Show Edinburgh The Scottish Homebuilding & Renovating Show is back in Edinburgh for the first time since 2019. Sponsored by self-build specialists Fleming Homes, the show is taking place at Royal Highland...

Landlord Voice – episode 2 of SAL’s new podcast is now live
Episode 2: What Màiri McAllan’s appointment means for the private rented sector Hosts Alan Grant and John Blackwood return with a second episode of Landlord Voice. With a new housing minister in post, John and Alan dig into what Màiri McAllan’s appointment means for...

RTS switch off delayed
The UK government has announced a delay to the switch off of the technology which controls Radio Teleswitch (RTS) electricity meters. The switch off was due to take place throughout the UK on 30 June 2025, but will now be phased in gradually, beginning on a...

Landlord Voice – the new SAL podcast
We’re delighted to announce the launch of our new SAL podcast – Landlord Voice. SAL chief executive, John Blackwood, and Alan Grant, Alan Grant Communications, invite you to join them as they take a deep dive into the PRS in Scotland. Each month they will...

Minimum EPC proposal workshops
As we reported earlier this month (see news article here) the Scottish Government is currently consulting on introducing a minimum energy efficiency standard (MEES) in the PRS in Scotland. The plan is to require a MEES equivalent to EPC C from 1/4/2028 for new...
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