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Awaab’s Law duties set to commence in October 2026
New draft regulations to protect tenants from damp and mould have been laid in the Scottish Parliament. If approved by parliament, the Investigation and Commencement of Repair (Scotland) Regulations 2026 will introduce new duties on landlords to investigate reports of...
Free tickets for the Scottish Homebuilding & Renovating show
Transform your home – snap Up 2 free tickets to visit the Scottish Homebuilding & Renovating Show From innovative home energy solutions to expert-led seminars, the Scottish Homebuilding & Renovating Show is always popular with our members and a...
6 great benefits of selling a property with tenants in situ
By Chris Wood – Portolio, the estate agents for landlords Feeling curious about why you might want to sell your property with the tenants still living there? There are several advantages to doing so. 1. Sell with confidence Evicting your tenants and...
SAL in the media
See the latest mentions of SAL in the media, in response to the Scottish Budget published on 13 January 2026. More details of SAL’s response to the budget can be read here. 15 January 2026 – Property 118 – Scottish Budget sparks housing tax backlash...
Scottish budget hints at future increase in property tax
SAL is disappointed that the Scottish Government, in its 2026-27 budget which was published yesterday, has left the door open for a future 2p increase in the rate of income tax charged on property income. Rather than commit not to replicating this damaging tax rise...
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