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Delay to EPC reform
Due to the UK government announcing a delay to the introduction of EPC reforms until the second half of 2027, new style EPCs will no longer be introduced in Scotland on 31 October 2026. The current EPC system will remain in force until further notice. This will...
Discrimination rules change on 1 May 2026
The UK Government has recently introduced new legislation, the Renters (Rights) Act, which includes provisions to make it illegal for landlords and letting agents to apply a blanket ban on renting to people who receive benefits or families with children. Whilst other...
Housing (Scotland) Act 2025 – update
As members will be aware, this Act was approved by parliament last year but most provisions won’t come into force for another year or two. The government has now published regulations to give dates for when some measures will come into force. 1 April 2026 – this is...
SAL in the media
See the latest articles featuring SAL in the media: 5 March 2026 – Housing Today – Council and landlords should focus on data collection to aid rent control laws, says Scottish housing minister 3 March 2026 – Property 118 – Scottish parties...
Landlord Voice – episode 9 now available to view
Episode 9 – What can landlords expect from the Scottish party conference? John Blackwood and Alan Grant return for another episode of Landlords Voice. This month, the guys look at what the party conferences mean for landlords in Scotland. Also in this episode,...
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