From 1st March 2024 it became a mandatory requirement of The Repairing Standard that landlords must ensure the water supply in their private rented properties is free of lead pipes, lead lined storage tanks and fittings from the boundary stopcock to the kitchen tap. All properties built before 1970 must be tested as the use …
Read more >There’s no doubt that our lives have been completely transformed by smart technology, from health-focused smart watches that keep us on top of our daily step count to home assistants that make ordering essentials and staying up to date with the news that much easier. With more people working from home, and renters becoming increasingly …
Read more >‘Retrofit’ refers to the improvement of existing buildings to meet modern energy-efficiency standards. It is a priority for many homeowners, as retrofit measures such as installing heat pumps or insulation can help to save money on energy bills and make their home feel warmer. However, in shared buildings such as tenements, retrofitting common areas of …
Read more >In Light of the Diligence Against Earnings (Variation) (Scotland) Regulations 2024 Rent arrears remain a common reason landlords seek to terminate Private Rented Sector tenancies. In such cases, when seeking an Eviction Order from the First-tier Tribunal, landlords will often also make an application for a Payment Order to recover the debt. What do you …
Read more >As the first quarter of 2025 draws to a close, much of the global economic conversation has been shaped by the actions of the current resident of the Whitehouse. At the forefront is the growing focus on tariffs and their potential implications for global trade and economic stability. A pattern of frequent and unexpected policy …
Read more >Previous blogs have looked at the Housing (Scotland) Bill (the Bill) and discussed possible amendments for Stage 2. There have now been over 450 proposed amendments to the Bill which has led the Housing Committee session being pushed back to 6 May from the originally planned 29 April. Some of these proposed amendments have come …
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