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Cyber security in the workplace: essential practices for letting agents
Landlord focus article Issue 48 In the digital era, cyber security is an integral and critical part of protecting sensitive information and maintaining trust across our client base. As agents we are entrusted with managing sensitive information, including personal...

Empty homes given a new lease of life
Landlord Focus article, Issue 48 Some 93,000 properties are abandoned and derelict across Scotland, but many ‘hidden gems’ are being turned from drab into fab rentals. With an estimated 93,000 properties sitting abandoned and derelict across Scotland, Homes Under The...

Homes for life
Landlord Focus article, Issue 50 Scottish Housing Day 2025 examined how best to future proof homes to help people in later life In September 2024, Scottish Housing Day focused on Homes for Life and encouraged people to think about how the housing sector can better...

Final reminder: new sanctions duties (letting agents)
As we previously reported in our member enews in December and March, letting agents will have to comply with new financial sanctions requirements from 14 May 2025. From that date agents setting up a new tenancy will need to check that the landlord(s) and tenant(s) do...

Totally Buzzin’ – advice on dealing with wasps and bees
Landlord Focus article, Issue 45 The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) share advice on dealing with wasps and bees in rental properties ahead of the summer ‘sting season’ BPCA’s technical manager Natalie Bungay outlines some common problems encountered by...
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