News and campaigns
Scottish Housing Day – save the date
The 3rd annual Scottish Housing Day is taking place on 19 September this year with the aim of celebrating the impact that housing makes to the lives of people and communities across the country, as well as communicating with people about their housing options. Once...
Apply for a direct rent payment – pilot research
Introduction Over the past year we have been working with landlords to improve the process for requesting direct rent payments or rent arrears deductions for landlords with tenants claiming Universal Credit (UC). The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has been...
Private water supply update
The Drinking Water Quality Regulator for Scotland (DWQRS) has published a series of web-based information pages for the new private water supply regulations. Topics covered include rights and responsibilities; grants; maintenance; risk assessments; treatment and...
Private Rented Sector crucial to solving Scotland’s housing crisis
Private Rented Sector crucial to solving Scotland’s housing crisis John Blackwood 12 July 2018 “Abolish private landlords.” “Build more houses.” “No more student accommodation blocks.” “Rent restrictions.” All these have been touted as “The Solution” to Scotland’s...
In the media – 13 July
Landlords in the media and articles of interest. Coverage: Scottish Housing News: Glasgow landlord hails rented housing as ‘vital’ for city economy – 6 July New Start Magazine: Private rented housing ‘vital’ to Glasgow’s economy claims landlord – 6 July The Scotsman:...
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.