News and campaigns
Energy efficiency consultation response published
The Scottish Government has recently consulted on improving the energy efficiency of all of Scotland’s dwellings. The consultation paper confirmed that the government’s proposals for the private rented sector (PRS) are as follows: – Properties must have an EPC...
In the media – 7 September
Mentions: Scottish Housing News: New PRS regulations result in membership boost for landlord body – 3 September Housing Management and Maintenance: Landlords flock to membership bodies to understand new rules – 3 September Scotsman: Regulations drive more landlords to...
Housing mediation project
The University of Strathclyde Mediation Clinic has recently announced the appointment of Carolyn Hirst as a housing mediation project development worker. The free service aims to offer landlords and tenants a way to resolve disputes without going through formal legal...
Landlords flock to membership bodies to understand new rules
Scotland’s largest landlord organisation has reported a sharp surge in membership as large and small scale landlords seek to understand and implement the raft of new regulations governing the private rented sector (PRS). The Scottish Association of Landlords (SAL)...
In the media – 31 August
Mentions: Scotsman: Scottish Labour calls for ‘state intervention’ in private rented sector – 17 August CommonSpace: Scots landlord body backs opposition to Serco evictions as ‘abhorrent’ – 21 August Articles: Scottish Housing News: Landlords urged to...
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.