News and campaigns
Landlord registration – volunteers needed for user testing
Many of you will be aware the Landlord Registration System was re-launched in February last year and work continues to improve the user experience for landlords along with additional functionality for the local authority administrators. The system is provided by the...
In the media – 18 May
Landlords in the media and articles of interest: Mentions: BBC Timeline: John Blackwood on illegal letting agent charges – 17 May (07:25) Articles: STV: Benefit reforms causing crisis and debt, says minister – 13 May Scotsman: Lothians worst hit by ‘devastating...
Important news for letting agents in Scotland
The Scottish letting agent register opened on 31 January 2018 and the legal deadline for applying to join the register is now less than 6 months away. If your business carries out letting agency work, make sure you submit an application by the 1 October 2018. After...
SAL team in Stirling today
The SAL team likes to get out and about as much as possible, meeting members, giving topical talks to all landlords and letting agents and of course looking to recruit new members who want to save time and money with SAL on their side. The pic gives you a flavour of...
In the media – 11 May
Landlords in the media and articles of interest: Mentions: BBC Radio Scotland: Kaye Adams Show – 24 April (1:53.20) CommonSpace: Seize the Fees: Tenants’ union occupies landlord conference over charging of illegal fees – 10 May Herald: Agenda: Raising standards is key...
Parliamentary affairs
Information about the Scottish Parliament, the UK Parliament and Scottish local government including how to contact your elected representatives.
Regulation and enforcement
Find out about Scottish letting agent regulation and read a summary of recent and forthcoming changes in Scottish private rented sector (PRS) legislation.