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UK Autumn Budget 2026
On 28 October the UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, John Healey MP, delivered his 2026 budget setting out the UK government’s plans for the economy, including taxation and spending. The headline announcement for landlords is that the UK government is further increasing...
Government proposals on above rent cap increases
Under powers in the Housing (Scotland) Act 2025, the government can legislate to designate an area as a Rent Control Area (RCA). If an area is designated as an RCA, annual rent increases on private residential tenancies (PRTs) would be restricted to CPI + 1% (up to a...
Making Tax Digital – November quarterly deadline
If you’ve signed up to Making Tax Digital for Income Tax in April 2026, you should now be creating digital records in preparation for sending HMRC your second quarterly update on November 7 2026. Quarterly updates are summaries of your business income and expenses....
Home Energy Scotland: Private Sector Landlord Webinar – Tue 3rd Nov 2026
Home Energy Scotland South East invite you to join them at their upcoming webinar, “Support for landlords and tenants: warmer homes, lower bills” Join Home Energy Scotland’s free webinar to find out about the support available to private landlords and tenants to make...
SAL in the media – October 2026
14/10/2026 – Property 118 – EPC C targets could reduce Scotland’s rental supply
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