News archives
Data (Use and Access Act) 2025 – updated SAL resources
As we reported back in October, the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (DUA) became law on 19 June 2025 and, once implemented, will make changes to the UK’s data protection framework. The UK Government is taking a ‘staged’ approach to introducing the changes, with most...
Debate Night – Edinburgh tickets available
Do you want to be in the studio audience of a BBC TV programme? Debate Night is BBC Scotland’s political discussion show and want people from across Scotland to have their say. The programme travels around the country on Wednesday evenings, and would be delighted to...
SAL in the media
See the latest articles featuring SAL in the media: 4 February 2026 – BBC – Rent controls are coming to the UK – but they’re not a guaranteed win for tenants 4 February 2026 – Property 118 – Scottish landlords urge investment in PRS...
Landlord Voice – episode 8 is now available to view
Episode 8 – What does the 2026 Scottish Budget mean for landlords? Hosts John Blackwood and Alan Grant return for a new season of Landlord Voice. With the Scottish Budget looming, the guys analyse what it might mean for Scotland’s private rented sector...
Buy-to-let market update
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. The information within this article is correct as at 29/01/2026. Buy-to-let market update:...
Home Energy Scotland webinar
Home Energy Scotland are hosting the following free webinar: Preparing for Change: Energy Standards & Support for Private Sector LandlordsWednesday 4th February1pm or 7pm (two sessions available) The webinar is open to private landlords, letting agents and estate...
SAL in the media
Scottish Budget: No worst-case scenario for landlords but a missed opportunity By John Blackwood, SAL chief executive – guest author for Property118.com At the time of writing, the Scottish Budget process is ongoing in the Scottish Parliament. Sectors across our...
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...