The Equality Act came into force in October 2010, bringing several previous pieces of legislation addressing discrimination on the grounds of sex, race, sexual orientation and disability under one overall legislative framework. The Act also prohibited discrimination on several new grounds too, giving legal grounds for complaint on 9 protected characteristics: age disability gender reassignment …
Read more >For those already working in or aspiring to work in residential sales, lettings, property or chattels auctioneering, or commercial property in Scotland, the newly launched Propertymark Learning training centre intends to give tailored support for individuals at all stages in their property careers and allows agents to take their profession to the next level. One …
Read more >In this milestone 100th episode, we’re joined by Citylets founder and Managing Director, Thomas Ashdown, for an in-depth conversation about the pivotal role of data in Scotland’s private rented sector. Host, Gillian Semmler, asks Thomas whether Scottish Government policies are now being shaped by market data collected during the rent control era when normal conditions …
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 Housing (Scotland) Bill, launched on 26 March 2024, is currently working its way through Parliament and is expected to reach stage two of the legislative process shortly. So, what does this mean for landlords? One of the most contentious changes is the proposal for rent controls. Under the Bill, local authorities will be required …
Read more >We have blogged on tenancy deposits before and, in particular, claims against landlords for failing to lodge deposits with an approved tenancy deposit scheme continue to form a significant proportion of the business of the First-tier Tribunal: Housing and Property Chamber. After eviction and civil cases, tenancy deposit claims are the third largest category of …
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