Category: Property

What Landlords Must Know About Scotland’s Rental Market Changes in 2026

There are many changes on the horizon for the Scottish rental market in 2026. It is important to understand the changes coming up to ensure you remain compliant. The market is changing frequently and you need to continue to proactively prepare your business for these changes. The most imminent changes are: Making Tax Digital, EPC …

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Propertymark Supports Mairi McAllan’s Call to Unfreeze Local Housing Allowance

Propertymark has voiced its support for Mairi McAllan, who has formally urged Steve Reed, the UK Government’s Housing Secretary, to unfreeze Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates. With private renters across the country facing sustained affordability pressures, Propertymark acknowledges that action is required to ensure housing support reflects real-world rental costs. Although housing policy is devolved …

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Lets Talk with Conservative MSP, Meghan Gallacher

Scotland’s Private Rented Sector (PRS) continues to evolve following a decade of significant legislative reform. From the introduction of the Private Residential Tenancy (PRT) in 2017 to the development of Rent Control Areas (RCAs), housing policy remains one of the most debated areas at Holyrood. In episode 106 of the Citylets podcast, Gillian is joined …

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A Landlord’s Guide to EPCs and Tenant Satisfaction: The Case for Heat Recovery Units

For Scotland’s landlords and letting agents, the regulatory landscape is shifting faster than the North Sea tide. The introduction of the Heat in Buildings Bill and the relentless ratcheting of the Energy Efficiency Standard for Social Housing (EESSH) mean that properties with an EPC rating below C are becoming increasingly difficult and expensive to let. …

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The Student’s Guide to Rental Living in Fife

Fife is a fantastic region for students, offering a blend of coastal beauty and historic academic prestige. Whether you are studying at the University of St Andrews or attending Fife College, finding the right place to live is a top priority. Rental living here provides a unique sense of independence, but it also comes with …

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Valentine’s Day: What Happens to Your Deposit When You Move in With Your Partner?

Valentine’s Day is often associated with big romantic gestures, and for some couples that might involve taking the next step in the relationship and moving in together. While sharing a home can be exciting, for rented properties it is important to consider the implications this has on the deposit. Whether it’s one partner joining an …

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