As the legal, regulatory and professional landscape in Scotland continues to evolve, this can be demanding for many letting agents, especially for those operating their own business. This is because there are numerous challenges such as navigating difficult legal and regulatory frameworks like the Private Residential Tenancy system, the Letting Agent Code of Practice, and …
Read more >In December 2024, the Scottish Government announced a significant change to the Additional Dwelling Supplement (ADS), increasing it from 6% to 8%. This adjustment marks a notable shift in Scotland’s property market landscape, affecting buyers of additional residential properties, such as second homes or buy-to-let investments. The change is part of a broader strategy to …
Read more >The most recent statistical analysis of the work and the case load of the First-tier Tribunal: Housing and Property Chamber (HPC) which covers the period 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023 has been released recently and makes interesting reading. The full publication can be found here. What volume of cases were received? The HPC …
Read more >Hard as it may seem to believe, we find ourselves now a quarter-way through the 21st Century. If you can cast your mind all the way back to the year 2000, you may remember the first of many summers dominated by the new reality show Big Brother. Perhaps you were listening to Coldplay’s first album. …
Read more >Tenancy support and sustainment work is often highlighted by housing students as a defining feature of the social rented sector. However, as the PRS continues to strengthen its role in addressing the housing emergency, there is an opportunity to explore how this important aspect can further evolve and contribute to shared housing goals. The vast …
Read more >We have previously blogged on the terms of the Housing (Scotland) Bill (the Bill) as presented at stage 1 of its progress through the Scottish Parliament. The previous blogs can be found here and here. And whilst the parliamentary debate on stage 1 of the Bill only took place on 28 November 2024, the Scottish …
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