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RTS switch off delayed
The UK government has announced a delay to the switch off of the technology which controls Radio Teleswitch (RTS) electricity meters. The switch off was due to take place throughout the UK on 30 June 2025, but will now be phased in gradually, beginning on a...
Landlord Voice – the new SAL podcast
We’re delighted to announce the launch of our new SAL podcast – Landlord Voice. SAL chief executive, John Blackwood, and Alan Grant, Alan Grant Communications, invite you to join them as they take a deep dive into the PRS in Scotland. Each month they will...
Minimum EPC proposal workshops
As we reported earlier this month (see news article here) the Scottish Government is currently consulting on introducing a minimum energy efficiency standard (MEES) in the PRS in Scotland. The plan is to require a MEES equivalent to EPC C from 1/4/2028 for new...
SAL in the media
Catch up on the latest news items where SAL has been featured: 17/06/25 – The Negotiator – ‘Pause the Scottish tax hike for landlords buying rental properties’ 17/06/25 – Landlord Zone – Landlords urge new Minister to delay tax hike...
New video guide to sanctions checks
Since 14 May 2025 letting agents have been required to carry out financial sanctions checks on landlords and tenants when setting up a new tenancy. The government body which oversees this duty, OFSI, has now published a video guide to checking landlord and tenant...
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