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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...
SAL in the media – July 2026
See the latest news articles featuring SAL in the media: 12/07/2006 – Daily Mail – SNP ‘reforms’ forcing ten landlords to quit every day
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...
Landlord registration survey
2026 marks the 20th anniversary of the Scottish Landlord Register. This short survey, which forms part of a wider project, provides an opportunity to share your views on what works well, what could be improved, and how the Register should evolve over the next 20...
Buy-to-let market update – June 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...
Victim Support Scotland’s Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) Partnership Session
Join Victim Support Scotland’s Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB) Partnership Session on Thursday 2 July, Teams | 10:00am–11:30am Victim Support Scotland is the foremost charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime throughout Scotland. It offers...