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Buy-to-let market update – August 2026

By: Doug Hall, director, 3mc Welcome to ‘Buy-to-let market’, a column aimed at providing you with recent criteria and product updates within the buy-to-let (BTL) lending markets. Note, any product update reflects the lenders most recent update, rather than all updates...

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SAL in the media – July 2026

See the latest news articles featuring SAL in the media: 21/07/2026 – Elite Agent – , Up to 12 months for a hearing: Scotland’s tribunal backlog is a warning Australia shouldn’t ignore 16/07/2026 – The Telegraph – The stark warning...

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Awaab’s Law – update on government guidance

The Investigation and Commencement of Repair (Scotland) Regulations 2026 will come into force on 6 October 2026. From this date, social and private landlords in Scotland will be required to investigate reports of damp or mould and commence any required repairs within...

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Choosing software for Making Tax Digital

Choosing software for Making Tax Digital Under the UK government’s Making Tax Digital (MTD) reforms, some landlords now have to keep digital tax records and submit quarterly updates using software compatible with MTD. For guidance on who has to comply, see here. To...

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