News and campaigns
In the news – 18 February
Landlords in the media and articles of interest Mentions: The Scotsman: John Blackwood: Don’t slam the door on landlords – they provide a vital service – 15 February Articles: Mortgage Introducer: Scottish Rents Rising On Buy To Let Property Investments – 1 February...
Dcarbonise 15-16 May, Glasgow – Save the date
Dcarbonise, an energy customer focused event, will be running alongside All-Energy 2019, the UK’s largest renewable and low carbon energy exhibition and conference, at the SEC, Glasgow on 15 -16 May. Sponsored by the Scottish Government, Energy Saving Trust and Zero...
Letting Agent myth-busting
Letting agent myth-busting Following our articles on PRT myths and press myths, our attention turns to misconceptions commonly held by letting agents. 1. We need to join a redress scheme In Scotland there is no legal requirement for letting agents to join an external...
Energy efficiency
The government has advised us that it still intends to publish draft regulations early this year to bring in the following requirements for PRS properties: – properties must have a minimum EPC rating of E at change of tenancy from 1 April 2020 all rental...
Letting agent CPD workshops – book now for “Effective Communication”
From our sister organisation Landlord Accreditation Scotland (LAS), this is the second of three short courses designed to help you deal effectively with the challenges of working within a letting agency and is one of our personal development courses ideal for...
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.