RTS switch off delayed

RTS switch off delayed

The UK government has announced a delay to the switch off of the technology which controls Radio Teleswitch (RTS) electricity meters. The switch off was due to take place throughout the UK on 30 June 2025, but will now be phased in gradually, beginning on a...
Minimum EPC proposal workshops

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

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

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...
Minimum EPC proposal workshops

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...
Housing (Scotland) Bill update

Housing (Scotland) Bill update

The Housing (Scotland) Bill, which was first published in March 2024, is due to complete stage two of the parliamentary process next week. The Bill contains a number of provisions which would make changes to the Private Rented Sector (PRS) including long-term rent...
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