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Awaab’s Law government guidance published
The Investigation and Commencement of Repair (Scotland) Regulations 2026, commonly referred to as “Awaab’s Law”, will come into force on 6 October 2026. From this date, social and private landlords in Scotland will be required to investigate reports...
Landlord Voice – episode 13 now available
Episode 13 – Why an accountant is an essential part of being a professional landlord? Hosts John Blackwood and Alan Grant are back after the summer with a new episode of Landlord Voice, the podcast from the Scottish Association of Landlords. In this episode,...
Plug-in solar panels
With new legislation allowing plug-in solar panels to be sold in the UK, some tenants may be wishing to install one in their home. For information on how plug-in solar panels work and what to consider before installing one, see guidance on the Energy Saving Trust’s...
New suggested additional tenancy terms
SAL has amended it’s suggested additional tenancy terms including adding terms related to plug-in solar panels and e-bikes/e-scooters. The latest version of the terms can be found in the resources section of the SAL website here (you should log into the SAL website...
SAL in the media – July and August 2026
See the latest news articles featuring SAL in the media: 27/08/2026 – Press & Journal – Tribunal delays are evicting landlords from the Scottish rental market 21/07/2026 – Elite Agent – Up to 12 months for a hearing: Scotland’s...
EPC reform update
Earlier this year, the Scottish Government announced an indefinite delay to the introduction of new style EPCs in Scotland. These were due to be introduced on 31 October 2026 but because of UK government delays with the introduction of the methodology which will be...
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...
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...
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...
Homebuilding and Renovating Show 3 – 4 October 2026 Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh
Transform your home – snap up 2 free tickets to visit the Scottish Homebuilding & Renovating Show in Edinburgh this October From innovative home energy solutions to expert-led seminars, the Scottish Homebuilding & Renovating Show is always...