Category: Being a Landlord

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

January 7, 2026

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 …

Winter Tenement Maintenance

January 6, 2026

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 …

The Housing (Scotland) Act 2025

December 19, 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 …

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

December 18, 2025

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 …

Christmas versus Rent: Why Landlords Need a Seasonal Strategy

December 16, 2025

As the festive season approaches, many tenants across Scotland will be feeling the financial strain. Increased spending on gifts, higher energy bills, food and seasonal income dips can lead to difficult choices, sometimes prioritising Christmas over monthly bills. What would you choose not to pay to cover Christmas? For many tenants, it’s their rent. Social …

Housing (Scotland) Bill: What the New Housing Bill Means for Landlords

December 11, 2025

Whether you are a portfolio landlord or a landlord with a single property, understanding the publication of the Scottish Government’s 2025 Housing (Scotland) Bill is essential. The legislation aims to strengthen tenant rights, expand homelessness prevention duties, and improve housing standards across Scotland. This guide breaks down the key elements of the Bill. For landlords, …