News archives
Landlord Voice – episode 10 now available
Episode 10 – What do landlords want from the Scottish elections? With the Scottish election imminent (at time of recording) regular hosts John Blackwood and Alan Grant unveil SAL’s top ten asks for the next Scottish Government and discuss how the next...
Renters’ Rights Act
The SAL advice team has received a number of enquiries from landlords about the Renters Rights Act. This is legislation primarily affecting landlords of properties in England, and most of the provisions do not apply in Scotland. While landlords of properties in...
Taking the stress our of our 2025/26 personal tax: A practical guide
Article by Sam Walker, EQ Accountants If your 2025/26 personal tax is on your radar, taking a few simple steps now can save you a lot of time, stress and last-minute pressure later on. A little organisation goes a long way when it comes to preparing your tax return....
AICO safety reminder
AICO, which manufactures smoke, heat and CO alarms, has asked SAL to remind members of a safety alert relating to its products which was previously shared with members last year. It believes that there may be serious risks associated with interconnecting other...
SAL in the Media – 22 to 24 April 2026
Read the latest articles featuring SAL in the media from 22 April to 24 April 2026. 24 April 2026 – Intermediary – SAL calls for next Scottish Government to support PRS with clear strategy 23 April 2026 – LandlordZone – Scottish landlords...
Landlords: Next Scottish Government must recognise the value of the private rented sector
Scottish Association of Landlords press release Scotland’s landlords have called for the next Scottish Government to formally recognise the private rented sector’s (PRS) importance with a dedicated strategy. The Scottish Association of Landlords...
New factsheet on Housing (Scotland) Act 2025
With the implementation of some measures in the Housing (Scotland) Act 2025 having commenced on 1 April 2026, and further measures due to be implemented in October 2026 and April 2027, SAL has published a new factsheet on the legislation which can be found here. It...
SAL team take on the Kiltwalk
To mark our 25th anniversary, the SAL and LAS teams are going be taking part in a variety of fundraising and volunteering days in 2026, to support and raise money for some wonderful Scottish charities. Walk with us and change something that matters We have members of...
Awaab’s law update
Regulations to protect tenants from damp and mould were approved by the Scottish Parliament at the end of March. The Investigation and Commencement of Repair (Scotland) Regulations 2026 will come into force on 6 October 2026 and will introduce new duties on landlords...
Rent data requests
This month the rent control framework in the Housing (Scotland) Act 2025 comes into force. While rent increases won’t be restricted until late 2027 at the earliest, from 1 April 2026 local authorities are required to carry out assessments of rent conditions in their...