Housing professionals have little time left to provide on-the-ground knowledge and voice their opinions on the Scottish Government’s plans to introduce a system of long-term rent controls for the private rented sector. Alongside rent control, the Scottish Government proposes, as part of its New Deal for Tenants, to strengthen tenant protections during the eviction process, …
Read more >On 29th March 2023 a panel discussion was held by UK Apartment Association (UKAA), focusing on the impact the temporary rent control measures have had on the Scottish rental sector, and possible future solutions that would address the chronic undersupply of homes in Scotland. With the recent election of Humza Yousaf as First Minister, and …
Read more >Patrick Harvie said in January he would seek to extend the cost of living legislation that includes Scotland’s rent cap and moratorium on evictions. Following the Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee’s scrutiny of the proposals to amend the Cost of Living Act, and a majority vote, the Scottish Parliament passed the amended regulations on …
Read more >In the current economic climate, it’s probably not unreasonable for a tenant who is renting their home in the private market to think that Government controls on how much rent they should pay is a good thing: capped rents equal improved affordability. But it’s a more complex issue than that. Rents have been rising over …
Read more >Partner at Bannatyne, Kirkwood, France & Co (BKF & Co) Rory Cowan, features on episode 55 of Lets Talk. Rory talks about the history of the company and the services that they specialise in, as well as what led him to focus on practising property law. With all the changes in private rented sector legislation …
Read more >The Scottish Government has published a consultation paper on a new deal for tenants which aims to deliver stronger tenants’ rights, greater protection against eviction and access to higher quality, more affordable and greener housing. The new policies, outlined in the Draft Rented Sector Strategy, are intended to help shape a fairer rented sector that …
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