Category: Legislation

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 …

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 …

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, …

What the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 Means for Scotland’s Private Rented Sector

December 3, 2025

The Renters’ Rights Act 2025 (the Act) was introduced by the UK Government with aims of striking a fairer balance between renters’ and landlords’ rights. The majority of the Act applies only to England, and some provisions to Wales. There will however be some impact north of the border too, as the Act introduces a …

Housing (Scotland) Act 2025: Rent Controls and Rent Control Areas

November 18, 2025

Whilst we have looked at the initial version of The Housing (Scotland) Bill (the Bill) and its passage through the Scottish Parliament, the Bill has been finalised and was passed on 30 September 2025. It received Royal Assent on 6 November 2025 and is now known as the Housing (Scotland) Act 2025 (the Act). Whilst …

Housing (Scotland) Bill: Rent Control and Reporting – What to Expect

November 6, 2025

The Housing (Scotland) Bill marks significant reform in Scottish housing law. Part 1 of the Bill introduces extensive powers for local authorities (LAs) to assess rent conditions and obtain tenancy-related information from landlords, agents, and tenants. Assessing rent conditions The Bill requires LAs to periodically assess rent levels and increases within their area and the …