The compliance challenge facing UK landlords Running a rental in the UK now demands more than a set of keys and a tenancy agreement. Rules differ across England, Wales and Scotland, and local authorities expect evidence that landlords understand their obligations. From deposit protection and Right to Rent checks in England, to licensing for HMOs …
Read more >The Scottish private rented sector has experienced significant change over recent years, with evolving legislation, changing investor priorities and continued debate around the future of buy-to-let. Against this backdrop, understanding what’s really happening within Scotland’s investment market has never been more important. In the episode 113, we welcome back Portolio’s founders, Chris Wood and Ross …
Read more >Tenants who believe they have been misled into ceasing to occupy a PRT can raise a claim of Wrongful Termination utilising the Private Housing (Tenancies) Scotland Act 2016. If successful, the First-tier Tribunal (FTT) may grant a Wrongful Termination Order (WTO). The current maximum a landlord can be ordered to pay a former tenant is …
Read more >During 2025, Scotland passed the Housing (Scotland) Act 2025, introducing a range of reforms to the private rented sector. The legislation provides for a number of changes designed to strengthen tenants’ rights, including new rights to request permission to keep a pet or make certain changes to their home, as well as changes to the …
Read more >Newer tenants who are moving into a rented property for the first time will be handling a lot of things they might never have had to before, like communications with a landlord, or paying a deposit. Some new tenants may have a few queries when it comes to a deposit, including why it is necessary, …
Read more >Setting the correct rental price is one of the most important decisions a landlord can make. Price your property too high, and you risk long void periods and reduced interest. Price it too low, and you may lose out on valuable income over time. In Scotland’s evolving private rented sector, getting this balance right requires …
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