- Written by: Graham Norwood
The Scottish National Party, which as part of an alliance with the Greens introduced controversial rent controls in Scotland in 2022, has made no such pledge in its manifesto for next month’s General Election. ...
- Written by: Graham Norwood
The Housing Secretary in Wales says that nation is unlikely to follow the example of Scotland by introducing rent controls. ...
- Written by: Graham Norwood
Following the merger of the South Scotland and North Cumbria branches of Fine & Country, the agency has added a further office to the brand’s Scottish network. ...
- Written by: Graham Norwood
Average rents in Scotland for new tenancies in the private rented sector have risen by double digits for the third time in a row since the introduction of rent controls. ...
- Written by: Graham Norwood
An emergency rent freeze in the private and public sectors has been announced this afternoon in Scotland. It will last until "at least" March 31 next year. ...
- Written by: Graham Norwood
Propertymark has once again hit out at reforms to the private rental sector being implemented by the Scottish Government. ...
- Written by: Matthew Lane
Lettings platform Goodlord has opened its doors north of the border. ...
- Written by: Graham Norwood
There was much publicity this week for the efforts of the Welsh Government to deter the letting of second homes. ...
- Written by: Graham Norwood
We’re only a little over a week away from the Euros, happening at last a year later than scheduled because of the pandemic. ...
- Written by: Graham Norwood
There’s been a small change to the Coronavirus regulations as they apply to the maintenance and upkeep of properties in Scotland. ...
- Written by: Graham Norwood
The ban on private rental evictions in Scotland has been formally extended by two months, with a high expectation that a similar approach will be announced in England. ...
- Written by: Graham Norwood
The ban on evictions in the private rented sector looks almost certain to be extended until March next year in Scotland - with the big question now being whether the rest of the UK will follow suit. ...
- Written by: Graham Norwood
The Scottish government has announced a £5m fund that will offer interest-free loans to landlords whose tenants are having difficulty paying rent during the Coronavirus crisis. ...
- Written by: Graham Norwood
The Scottish Government says it’s looking at whether to regulate Airbnb and other short let activities after a consultation found widespread support for greater controls. ...
- Written by: Graham Norwood
Not-for-profit accreditation scheme safeagent has partnered with Landlord Accreditation Scotland to provide specialist training for agents north of the border. ...
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