The Scottish Government recently announced its Programme for Government, which the housing sector felt did not go far enough and lacked detail on the housing measures that the First Minister announced. The Programme outlined several measures that the Scottish Government hopes will tackle housing supply and delivery, support the private rental sector, and reduce homelessness. …
Read more >Most landlords start close to home. It makes sense. You know the area, you have a feel for local rents, and if something goes wrong, you are not several hours away. For a Scottish landlord with one or two properties, that familiarity can be a real advantage. But once a portfolio begins to grow, there …
Read more >The Investigation and Commencement of Repair (Scotland) Regulations 2026 (the Regulations) introduce specific duties for private landlords in Scotland in relation to damp and mould which come into force on 6 October 2026. These duties build upon existing obligations for landlords under the Tolerable and Repairing Standards and require landlords to investigate reports of damp …
Read more >The start of the tenancy can be a stressful time as you get everything in order for your new tenant(s) moving in. Failure to have all your ducks in a row at this stage could result in an even more stress inducing experience when the tenancy ends, particularly if you find yourself in a dispute …
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 …
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