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. …
Read more >The Scottish Government has proposed new minimum energy efficiency standards for private rented homes, in a significant development for the private rental sector – as a landlord, you need to understand what this would mean for you and your properties. This guide will outline why new minimum energy efficiency standards for the Scottish Private Rented …
Read more >The Scottish Government has published yet another consultation, the seventh in just over eight years, on energy efficiency in the private rented sector (PRS). This time, draft regulations propose introducing a Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard (MEES) that would require most PRS properties to meet an EPC equivalent of C in the coming years. What’s the …
Read more >Radio Teleswitch Service for electricity meters switches off from 30th June: what this means for homeowners What is the Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS)? The Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS) is a service which uses long-wave radio signals to switch electricity meters from peak to off-peak price rates, and back. It allows the user to save money …
Read more >On 3 April 2025, Alasdair Allan MSP, acting Minister for Climate Action, confirmed that a revised version of the Heat in Buildings Bill will be introduced to the Scottish Parliament later this year. The revised Bill will set a new statutory target for decarbonising heating systems by 2045, rather than a prohibition of polluting heating …
Read more >The continuing cost of living crisis is hitting everyone hard, and for tenants in Scotland, the thought of keeping warm without breaking the bank can feel overwhelming. It’s a stark choice no one should have to make: heating or eating? For some, this is a very real issue. While the milder spring and summer weather …
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