The Scottish Government Needs to Ensure the Building Safety Levy Doesn’t Undermine Efforts to Increase Housing Supply

February 5, 2026

With ‘More Homes Scotland’ announced on 22 January, the Scottish Government will need to avoid introducing legislation that would be a barrier to the delivery of new homes. With the Building Safety Levy (Scotland) Bill having passed Stage 1 of the Scottish Parliament’s legislative process on 8 January 2026, Propertymark continues to highlight that introducing an additional blanket charge on new …

Lets Talk with Peter McDermid of Logic Property Finance

February 4, 2026

The landscape for property finance in Scotland has shifted significantly over the past few years. Changes to taxation, lending criteria, and market conditions have prompted many landlords and investors to reassess how, and whether, they continue to grow their portfolios. In episode 104, Gillian speaks with Peter McDermid, Owner and Director of Logic Property Finance, …

What’s New for Tenement Maintenance in 2026?

February 3, 2026

2026 promises to bring significant changes to tenement maintenance and management in Scotland. New legislation around mandatory owners’ associations and damp and mould is on the horizon, which will impact landlords and letting agents across the country. This article explores what’s new for 2026, and how these changes will impact tenement owners and housing professionals …

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Essential Guide to Buying a Summer House in the U.S. vs the U.K. Real Estate Market

January 29, 2026

Buying a summer house can be a fantastic investment for those who love seasonal getaways or long-term profit. However, if you’re struggling to choose between the U.S. and U.K. real estate markets, this is the guide for you. In this article, we’ll discuss how you can get your head around these transatlantic differences, uncover what …

Different Stages of Dispute Resolution

January 28, 2026

January has arrived and with it comes an influx of gym memberships and diets, with everyone making their New Year’s resolutions as they begin 2026 with new goals, aspirations, and plans. The word “resolution” however is what’s known as a homonym, and here we’re talking about a completely different meaning for the word – as …

A Landlord’s Guide to Adapted Versus Accessible Properties

January 27, 2026

Scotland faces a significant housing challenge that many landlords have yet to recognise as an opportunity. Inclusion Scotland estimates that at the current build rate, it would take 95 years to meet the current unmet housing needs of wheelchair users and 174 years to meet their projected needs. The distinct lack of accessible and adapted …