


Minimum EPC proposal workshops
As we reported earlier this month (see news article here) the Scottish Government is currently consulting on introducing a minimum energy efficiency standard (MEES) in the PRS in Scotland. The plan is to require a MEES equivalent to EPC C from 1/4/2028 for new...
SAL in the media
Catch up on the latest news items where SAL has been featured: 17/06/25 – The Negotiator – ‘Pause the Scottish tax hike for landlords buying rental properties’ 17/06/25 – Landlord Zone – Landlords urge new Minister to delay tax hike...
New video guide to sanctions checks
Since 14 May 2025 letting agents have been required to carry out financial sanctions checks on landlords and tenants when setting up a new tenancy. The government body which oversees this duty, OFSI, has now published a video guide to checking landlord and tenant...
New minimum EPC proposals
The Scottish Government has published a consultation and draft regulations to introduce a minimum energy efficiency standard (MEES) in the PRS in Scotland. This is the 7th consultation in just over 8 years relating to energy efficiency in the PRS in Scotland. The...