Scotland Risks Missing Housing Targets without Urgent Action on Supply, Propertymark Warns  

Ahead of the Scottish Budget on 13 January 2026, Propertymark has recommended that the Scottish Government should prioritise boosting housing supply, stating that failing to act now risks deepening Scotland’s already critical housing shortage. The Scottish Government has committed to building 110,000 homes by 2032, yet the latest Housing Quarterly Statistics to the end of September 2025 shows a slow-down in building. There were 14,225 private sector …

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Winter Tenement Maintenance

In Scotland’s naturally wet and chilly climate, it is no surprise that our buildings often encounter damage and maintenance issues in the winter. Rain, ice and storms can take its toll on tenement buildings, but there are things you can do to prevent and tackle any damage caused by the weather. This article provides expertise …

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Let’s Talk with Frankie Bishop of SafeDeposits Scotland

Tenancy deposits remain one of the most important, and often most complex, aspects of renting in Scotland. Deposits ensure tenants’ money is protected while giving landlords reassurance against unpaid rent or damage. But as today’s rental market becomes more pressured, deposit scenarios are becoming more complicated too. In episode 103 of Lets Talk, host Gillian …

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The Housing (Scotland) Act 2025

Following on from our last blog around the rent control aspects of the Housing (Scotland) Act 2025, this blog focusses on the other main aspects of the Act that potentially impact the private rented sector in Scotland. As mentioned previously, whilst the Act has received Royal Assent, only part 8 is currently in force which …

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Storage to Style: 5 Ideas of Wooden Garages That Transform Outdoor Living for Rental Properties

With growing tenant demand for sustainable, multifunctional living spaces, timber frame garages are becoming an increasingly attractive option for landlords looking to enhance both tenant appeal and long-term asset value. No longer just a place to park a car, a wooden garage can also provide valuable storage, home working space or lifestyle flexibility – all …

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Businesses Need Certainty Following Scottish Government’s Decision to Drop Heat in Buildings Bill – Propertymark 

Propertymark has called on the Scottish Government to provide businesses with more certainty following their decision to drop the Heat in Buildings Bill for the second time this year. This policy has been delayed until the outcome of next year’s elections for the Scottish Parliament has been decided. In September 2023, when the Programme for Government was announced, the then Zero Carbon …

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