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Local Housing Allowance freeze support for families
The Scottish Government recently announced an £8.7million Discretionary Housing Payment (DHP) funding package to support families in the private rented sector (PRS) with the Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates freeze. LHA rates determinate how much benefit claimants...
SAL in the media
Catch up with the latest SAL in the media articles 8 June 2026 – Property 118 – Good intentions alone do not house people 2 June 2026 – Property 118 – Awaab’s law risks pushing landlords out of the PRS in Scotland
Landlord Voice – Episode 11 now available
Episode 11 – What do the Holyrood elections mean for Scottish landlords? As the dust settles on the 2026 Holyrood elections, hosts John Blackwood and Alan Grant discuss what the make-up of the next Scottish Parliament means for landlords. In the latest in...
SAL in the media
Read the latest article featuring SAL in the media. 27 May 2026 – Property118.com – Scottish Government drops dedicated housing secretary role in cabinet 21 May 2026 – LandlordZone, Scottish housing brief merged in cabinet...
SAL in the Media
Read the latest articles featuring SAL in the media from 22 April to 12 May 2026. 12 May 2026 – Property 118.com – Scottish election 2026: A reset moment for the PRS 24 April 2026 – Intermediary – SAL calls for next Scottish Government to...
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 out of your 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...
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...