News archives
Covid-19 current information
The SAL team is working to represent our members’ views and assist where needed, with the many devastating health, social, personal and economic effects of the current Covid-19 crisis. We are here to provide the most up to date information and guidance for our...
BBC Scotland’s Debate Night TV programme welcomes back studio audiences
Hello, We are excited to let you know that BBC Scotland’s Debate Night is welcoming audiences back into the studio for our third series. We’re looking for people from across Scotland to join us (socially distanced), on the evening of the following dates:...
Update on minimum EPC requirement
The Scottish Government decided in January 2021 to pause the laying of regulations to introduce a minimum EPC requirement for properties in the private rented sector (PRS). This was because of the ongoing pandemic, the impact it was having on the PRS and on the...
A guide to self-assessment for landlords
SAL member landlords make money from renting out properties, and that of course is the HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) definition of a landlord. As such, most landlords complete an annual self-assessment tax return which tells HMRC how much income tax you’ll owe on your...
SafeDeposits Scotland Q&A
Thank you to all the members who attended the recent online events. We were pleased that so many good questions were asked by members to Paula Guthrie from SafeDeposits Scotland. Please remember if you have any questions about any aspect of letting in Scotland, SAL...
Holiday/short let regulation update
The Scottish Government has been working to introduce regulation of the holiday/short let sector. This involves two pieces of legislation. The first, giving local authorities the power to introduce control areas within which planning permission will be required for...
Government consults on making some Covid eviction procedures permanent
In a further blow to landlords, the Scottish Government is now consulting on making permanent some of the changes to evictions introduced through emergency powers at the start of the coronavirus pandemic. The consultation proposes making permanent the requirement for...
Revised code of conduct for property factors
A revised code of conduct for property factors was approved by the Scottish Parliament earlier this year and came into force on 16 August 2021. The purpose of the revision was to clarify and strengthen the code to ensure that property factors work to a consistent...
Under One Roof private landlord webinar programme 2021-22
Are you a landlord of tenement flats in Scotland? Are you looking for information or support on issues including organising common repairs, or making repairs or improvements to the flat or building? Under One Roof, with generous support from SafeDeposits...
Covid-19 update
Now that Scotland has moved out of the levels system, the government’s advice is that everyone should continue to act carefully and remain cautious. All normal landlord/letting agent activities continue to be permitted including property inspections, viewings, move...