News archives
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...
Landlord Voice – Episode 12 now available
Episode 12 – What can landlords do about anti-social behaviour? Hosts John Blackwood and Alan Grant return for a new episode of Landlord Voice, the podcast from the Scottish Association of Landlords. In this episode, John and Alan discuss who holds the housing...
Anti-money laundering threshold rises
On 30 June 2026 the Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (Amendment) Regulations 2026 came into force. This legislation changes the threshold at which letting agents need to register with HMRC for anti-money laundering (AML) supervision from 10,000 euros to...
SAL in the media
Catch up with the latest SAL in the media articles: 24 June 2026 – Landlord Zone – Scottish rents hit decade-low growth amid rent control warnings 17 June 2026 – Landlord Zone – Scotland and Wales lose rental homes as England’s PRS...