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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...
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...
Scottish Budget 2026: EQ Accountants review
Scottish Budget 2026: What landlords need to know Gordon W Buist, Partner, EQ Accountants | 14 January 2026 Finance Secretary Shona Robison’s 2026-27 Budget delivered a mixed bag for Scottish landlords. The headline? Property Income Tax rates remain unchanged,...