Following the recent Scottish Parliament election and the formation of a new Scottish Government, Propertymark has renewed its calls for a more stable and sustainable housing market because the sector needs some certainty. The Holyrood election on 7 May 2026 saw the Scottish National Party (SNP) return as the largest party with 58 seats, falling seven short …
Read more >The outcome of Scotland’s recent election is likely to shape housing policy and the private rented sector for years to come. With affordability, rent controls, housing supply and regulation all featuring prominently during the campaign, landlords and letting agents across Scotland will now be looking closely at what comes next. In episode 109 of the …
Read more >In episode 108, Gillian is joined by Eduardo Prato, Director of Martin & Co Aberdeen, to explore a career path that spans countries and industries. Beginning as a helicopter pilot in the Venezuelan navy, Eduardo went on to work in high-pressure environments including offshore operations before transitioning into the property sector, although he still carries …
Read more >Why Propertymark’s Scottish lettings membership figures have increased by 18% since 2023 Across Scotland, Propertymark has witnessed an 18 per cent increase in membership numbers of its ‘Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA)’ division since January 2023, and an overall 10 per cent increase in membership across the nation in the same timeframe. A key driver behind this growth …
Read more >Landlords in Scotland who take a deposit from their tenant(s) are required by law to protect the deposit with a government-approved tenancy deposit scheme, but that is if they choose to take a deposit. They do not have to take one. There are some instances where the landlords may opt not to take a deposit, …
Read more >Have you ever spent 20 minutes staring at a blank screen trying to figure out how to word an email to your landlord? You’re not alone. A lot of tenants, especially those renting for the first time, find it genuinely stressful to write to their landlord or letting agent. You want to come across as …
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