The UK government’s Making Tax Digital (MTD) initiative was first announced in 2015 and represents a significant shift in how landlords must report and manage their tax obligations. Designed to modernise the tax system, MTD aims to make it easier for businesses and individuals to keep accurate records and submit returns online. It is also …
Read more >At the end of February, the Scottish Government released the findings of the Independent Working Group on Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB), with several of the recommendations related to the issue of housing. The report highlighted the great variety in approach that different housing providers take in tackling ASB and that there is “a perception that small …
Read more >The 2020s kicked off with most of the world shutting down due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, five years on from the lockdown that had us all stuck inside baking bread and racking our brains over Zoom quizzes, it’s interesting to reflect on the impact the global health crisis had on the private rented sector …
Read more >Many landlords in Scotland are reluctant about renting homes to international tenants due to popular concerns on references, guarantors, or legal requirements. However, with Scotland’s strong demand for rental properties, landlords can benefit from understanding how to accommodate tenants who have recently arrived on a skilled worker visa or health and care visa. Scotland has …
Read more >How can Propertymark help Scottish property agents? Property professional body Propertymark’s membership numbers for Scotland are 6 per cent higher now than they were one year ago. In February 2024, the figure stood at 714, and as of February 2025, that number jumped to 759. With property agents in Scotland experiencing an increase in legislation, …
Read more >Scotland stands at the forefront of a green energy revolution, with ambitious targets for renewable energy adoption that present unique opportunities for buy-to-let property owners. Renewable electricity generation in Scotland is now equivalent to around 97% of its gross electricity consumption, and the growing opportunities for renewables has translated into a significant increase in eco-friendly …
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