The Scottish Government must take amendments to the Housing (Scotland) Bill forward to make it workable, according to Propertymark. The Housing (Scotland) Bill was introduced on 26 March 2024 and includes powers for the Scottish Ministers to designate Rent Control Areas following data collection and reports made by local authorities. The Bill passed Stage 1 …
Read more >The UK government’s Making Tax Digital (MTD) initiative was first announced in 2015 and represents a significant shift in how landlords must report and manage their tax obligations. Designed to modernise the tax system, MTD aims to make it easier for businesses and individuals to keep accurate records and submit returns online. It is also …
Read more >The 2020s kicked off with most of the world shutting down due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, five years on from the lockdown that had us all stuck inside baking bread and racking our brains over Zoom quizzes, it’s interesting to reflect on the impact the global health crisis had on the private rented sector …
Read more >Many landlords in Scotland are reluctant about renting homes to international tenants due to popular concerns on references, guarantors, or legal requirements. However, with Scotland’s strong demand for rental properties, landlords can benefit from understanding how to accommodate tenants who have recently arrived on a skilled worker visa or health and care visa. Scotland has …
Read more >How can Propertymark help Scottish property agents? Property professional body Propertymark’s membership numbers for Scotland are 6 per cent higher now than they were one year ago. In February 2024, the figure stood at 714, and as of February 2025, that number jumped to 759. With property agents in Scotland experiencing an increase in legislation, …
Read more >2024 proved to be another rollercoaster year for landlords and property investors in Scotland. With a wave of new legislative, regulatory, and tax changes, many of us are reeling under the weight of all the changes the PRS has seen. Changes to the Repairing Standard From 1st March 2024, several new requirements were added to …
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