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Cyber security in the workplace: essential practices for letting agents
Landlord focus article Issue 48 In the digital era, cyber security is an integral and critical part of protecting sensitive information and maintaining trust across our client base. As agents we are entrusted with managing sensitive information, including personal...
Empty homes given a new lease of life
Landlord Focus article, Issue 48 Some 93,000 properties are abandoned and derelict across Scotland, but many ‘hidden gems’ are being turned from drab into fab rentals. With an estimated 93,000 properties sitting abandoned and derelict across Scotland, Homes Under The...
Homes for life
Landlord Focus article, Issue 50 Scottish Housing Day 2025 examined how best to future proof homes to help people in later life In September 2024, Scottish Housing Day focused on Homes for Life and encouraged people to think about how the housing sector can better...
Totally Buzzin’ – advice on dealing with wasps and bees
Landlord Focus article, Issue 45 The British Pest Control Association (BPCA) share advice on dealing with wasps and bees in rental properties ahead of the summer ‘sting season’ BPCA’s technical manager Natalie Bungay outlines some common problems encountered by...
Private rented sector facts and figures quiz
Landlord Focus magazine, issue 47 How well do you know the rules pertaining to the private rented sector in Scotland? Take our quick quiz to find out. Our detailed guidance for Scottish landlords and letting agents is restricted to members only.Existing members please...
Lone working – does your team feel safe when working alone?
Landlord Focus magazine article – Issue 47 The dangers faced by lone workers have made headline news over the years, but there are things that businesses can do to keep their people safe, writes Amanda Wiewiorka. Stephanie Slater, the estate agent kidnapped in...
Garden maintenance – your questions answered
As we are coming into spring, landlords maybe wondering where the responsibilities lie with regards to garden maintenance. Top gardening questions Does garden need to be included in inventory? Do I need to provide garden tools? Do electrical garden tools need to be...
Robust referencing – lessons from a lucky escape
From Landlord Focus magazine article – Autumn edition 2024 It is important to take your time and carry out all necessary checks when choosing a new tenant. Making the wrong decision can be a costly move One SAL member had a close call in May of this year after...
Older renters – adapting homes to help
An ageing population means that homes will have to be adapted to help older renters cope with the challenges that being elderly can bring and landlords have a major role to play in making the necessary changes It is estimated that by 2050, 24.8 per cent of the UK’s...
Electrical safety – the perils of batteries
Landlord Focus magazine article by Stewart MacRobert, Connect Communications. Lithium-ion batteries are bringing new freedom to users of e-bikes and e-scooters, but they’re also delivering increased fire risk to homes and properties across the UK. Until now, landlords...