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12 July 2024
From: Breaking News
![Huge numbers of empty homes discovered as rental supply falls](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/shutterstock_327904043.jpg)
An insurance firm’s analysis of official figures show there are now no fewer than 760,821 vacant properties in England, Scotland and...
02 July 2024
From: Breaking News
![Stop Killing Market with Rent Controls, agents tell minister](/upload/images/shutterstock_2083876012.jpg)
Propertymark has urged Scotland’s new First Minister to end the country’s housing emergency. John Swinney is now First Minister and says he...
08 May 2024
From: Breaking News
![Political Chaos is perfect time to ditch rent controls - housing bodies](/upload/images/shutterstock_2414859941.jpg)
The political chaos in Scotland presents sensible politicians with an ideal chance to resent housing policies and ditch rent controls. That’s the...
29 April 2024
From: Breaking News
![Toxic attitude to Private Renting may now change, hopes lettings chief](/upload/images/shutterstock_2406793903.jpg)
A prominent lettings agency operator says he hopes the “toxic” attitude to the private rental sector by the Scottish Government may...
26 April 2024
From: Breaking News
![Warning: rental reform could mean rewriting tenancy agreements](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/Buy-to-let-400x310.png)
A lawyer says radical rental reforms proposed for Scotland - which could be a model for change in England and Wales...
16 April 2024
From: Breaking News
![Agents Furious at Permanent Rent Controls proposed by politicians](/upload/images/shutterstock_2239146247.jpg)
Agents have expressed their anger at permanent rent controls proposed by the SNP and Green Party politicians running the Scottish Government. The...
28 March 2024
From: Breaking News
![Rent Control architect threatens new package of ‘reforms’](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/House_pound-400x310.png)
The politician widely regarded as being the architect of rent controls in Scotland says he will shortly present a wider package...
27 March 2024
From: Breaking News
![Investor and landlord purchases rise, despite soaring taxes](/upload/images/shutterstock_1210308844.jpg)
The largest lettings agency in Scotland says purchases by landlords and other investor buyers in that country have risen sharply despite...
20 March 2024
From: Breaking News
![Agents’ single demand of government - solve the housing emergency!](/upload/images/shutterstock_2315839575.jpg)
Propertymark has urged the Scottish Government to resolve the country’s ongoing housing emergency. The news comes as Scottish Labour MSP Mark Griffin...
20 March 2024
From: Breaking News
![Rent controls and EPC laws must be discussed with agents - Propertymark](/upload/images/_EcoHome-400x310.png)
Scottish councils must engage with letting agents and landlords if radical rental reforms have any chance of working. Propertymark argues that the...
31 January 2024
From: Breaking News
![Shock figure reveals tax burden paid by private rental sector](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/TaxMan-400x310.png)
Property taxes in Scotland exceeded £600m over the last year according to analysis of the latest statistics by the country’s largest...
17 January 2024
From: Breaking News
![Top agent slams latest rent control move as costly and complex](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/AgentsWorking-400x310.png)
New rent control proposals put forward by politicians are unnecessary and too costly according to a leading property expert. David Alexander -...
12 January 2024
From: Breaking News
![No Rent Controls! Agents pledge to continue campaign](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/NB%20-%20M%26P%20March%20blog%201%20-%20No%20budget%20boost%20from%20the%20Chancellor%20but%20it's%20not%20all%20doom%20and%20gloom.jpg)
Propertymark has urged its members who feel frustrated by the changes to the Scottish Government’s so-called Cost of Living regulations ending...
11 January 2024
From: Breaking News
![Details emerge of permanent rent control proposal](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/Property%20Budget.jpg)
The controversial minister who steered rent controls through the Scottish Parliament has contacted Propertymark to reveal details of the next stage. Patrick...
05 January 2024
From: Breaking News
![Insurance Register must be free to use to help rental sector - ARLA](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/RentalYields-2-400x310.png)
ARLA Propertymark has responded to the Scottish Parliament’s examination of the Housing (Cladding Remediation) (Scotland) Bill, calling for clarity on contributions...
29 December 2023
From: Breaking News
![Agent unhappy at “missed opportunity” to help rental and other housing sectors](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/LearningAgents-400x310.png)
One of the UK’s leading lettings agents is bemoaning what he calls “the missed opportunity “ to help the rental sector...
22 December 2023
From: Breaking News
![Agents slam government house building failures as rental supply drops](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/DemandDown-400x310.jpg)
Propertymark has urged the Scottish Government to build more affordable homes. The latest data from the Scottish Government itself shows that the...
21 December 2023
From: Breaking News
![Fairer Rental Sector is key Propertymark demand for Budget](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/HousePrices_balancing-400x310.png)
Propertymark has laid out its proposals to the Scottish Government ahead of its 2024-25 Budget next week. The letting agents’ trade body...
15 December 2023
From: Breaking News
![Expensive rental eco-heat scheme needs rethink - top agent](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Energy%20and%20Green%20Homes/Energy_EfficientHome-400x310.png)
A consultation to introduce boilers into homes and the private rented sector needs ‘more carrot than stick’ according to a prominent...
07 December 2023
From: Breaking News
![Agent says second home clampdown is no answer to long-term shortage](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/PropertyNews1-400x310.png)
The long-term shortage of rental accommodation is now addressed by a short-term clampdown on second homes and empty properties, a leading...
30 November 2023
From: Breaking News
![New energy efficiency U-turn welcomed by leading agency](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Energy%20and%20Green%20Homes/EPC-2-400x310.png)
It looks like more politicians are preparing a U-turn on energy efficiency rules for the private rental sector. Media reports indicate there...
24 November 2023
From: Breaking News
![Agents get angry with pro-rent control politicians](/upload/images/shutterstock_2239146247.jpg)
Propertymark has issued a strongly-worded statement aimed at politicians demanding rent controls. Labour Members of the Scottish Parliament have urged the declaration...
24 November 2023
From: Breaking News
![Politicians told - You’re wrong on additional homes tax surcharge](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/TaxMan-400x310.png)
Propertymark has told politicians that an additional homes tax will not succeed in increasing housing supply. Timothy Douglas, head of policy and...
23 November 2023
From: Breaking News
![Agents continue campaign against rent controls despite legal setback](/upload/images/shutterstock_2239146247.jpg)
Propertymark says it’s delivering a powerful message to the Scottish Government - despite losing a recent key legal case. The agents trade...
09 November 2023
From: Breaking News
![Rent Controls - Eco-activists jubilant after agents suffer legal setback](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/Legal_Action-400x310.png)
The Scottish Greens - who are in effect the architects of rent controls north of the border - have welcomed a...
06 November 2023
From: Breaking News
![Shock as Rent Controls backed by Judicial Review decision](/upload/images/shutterstock_2239146247.jpg)
There’s been widespread dismay in the industry as the outcome of a Judicial Review has backed the Scottish Government’s objective of...
03 November 2023
From: Breaking News
![Build To Rent ‘may get favourable treatment’ on rent legislation](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/BuildToRent1-400x310.png)
A controversial consultation document about rent controls is proposing that Build To Rent operators be exempt from the caps which may...
13 October 2023
From: Breaking News
![Rent Control proposals slammed by prominent industry commentator](/upload/images/shutterstock_2239146247.jpg)
Proposals for rent controls made in a government consultation document have been slammed by a prominent industry commentator and PropTech entrepreneur. The...
06 October 2023
From: Breaking News
![Council Tax set to double for second homes](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/Taxes-400x310.png)
The Scottish Government is proposing to give local councils the discretion to charge Council Tax premiums of up to 100 per...
22 September 2023
From: Breaking News
![Airbnb supply 'slashed 80% by new controls' - report bombshell](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/shutterstock_2198282283.jpg)
A report being considered by a council says one of the UK’s biggest cities could see an 80 per cent collapse in...
24 August 2023
From: Breaking News
![Incentives for private rental sector could help cut homelessness - claim](/upload/images/shutterstock_2156575995.jpg)
The private rental sector could play a far greater role in helping to end homelessness in Scotland, according to a new...
21 August 2023
From: Breaking News
![EPCs and Energy Efficiency - agents to discuss issue this autumn](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Energy%20and%20Green%20Homes/Energy_Efficiency-400x310.png)
A consultation setting out proposals to reform domestic and non-domestic energy performance certificates has been opened by the Scottish Government. It feels...
10 August 2023
From: Breaking News
![Strict Airbnb controls still on the agenda says politician](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/shutterstock_2198282283.jpg)
The Scottish Government does not intend to abandon its licensing scheme for Airbnbs and other short term lets, nor to delay...
20 July 2023
From: Breaking News
![Rent Controls backfire - Propertymark speaks out](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/House-pounds_400x310.png)
Propertymark has given details of how it believes the Scottish Government rent control system has backfired and works against the interests...
11 July 2023
From: Breaking News
![Renters Reform Bill measures may be extended - BBC report](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/PropertyNews2-400x310.png)
The BBC says discussions are underway to extend the Renters Reform Bill to specifically outlaw any rental listing banning families and benefit recipients...
06 July 2023
From: Breaking News
![Governments slammed for rushing blindly into Airbnb regulation](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/shutterstock_2198282283.jpg)
A trade body has criticised the various UK governments for “rushing blindly” into poorly-constructed regulation of short lets. The angry words from...
12 June 2023
From: Breaking News
![Fight Back Against Rent Controls - rallying call to agents](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/Help%20to%20buy%20equity%20loan.jpg)
Two prominent trade bodies representing elements of the private rental sector are fighting back against the latest attempt to impose rent...
09 June 2023
From: Breaking News
![Rent Controls extended despite Propertymark opposition](/upload/images/shutterstock_1032274147.jpg)
The Scottish Government looks set to extend its rent cap for yet another six months, despite widespread opposition from the lettings...
05 June 2023
From: Breaking News
![Private rental sector still a big money-earner for tax authorities](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/Tax-400x310.png)
Investors and second home buyers contributed over a quarter of all property taxes in the last year according to a property...
02 June 2023
From: Breaking News
![New consultation on second home council tax hikes](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/TaxRefund-400x310.png)
A new consultation by one of the national governments within the UK advocates giving more councils power to make huge rises...
04 May 2023
From: Breaking News
![So Much For Rent Controls - figures show increases, not falls](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/RentOnlineSearch-400x310.png)
Property portal Citylets says average rents in Scotland rose 12.4 per cent in the past year to £1,007 per month -...
27 April 2023
From: Breaking News
![Agent blasts government over huge second home tax increase](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/Tax-Image-400x310.png)
An agent has spoken out about a proposal to allow huge council tax rises on second homes and empty properties. New Scottish...
18 April 2023
From: Breaking News
![Agency uncovers big fall in property taxes](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/Tax-Image-400x310.png)
Revenue from property taxes in Scotland has dropped significantly so far this year, according to a prominent lettings agency. DJ Alexander Ltd...
12 April 2023
From: Breaking News
![Politicians blasted for ‘lack of balance’ in private rental sector policies](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/HousePrices_balancing-400x310.png)
One of Scotland’s largest lettings agencies is voicing concern over what it calls “the lack of balance” in the Scottish government’s...
04 April 2023
From: Breaking News
![Review taxes and boost supply - agents’ message to new party leader](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/TaxPlanning-400x310.png)
Propertymark has given advice to the new Scottish National Party leader and Scotland’s First Minister, Humza Yousaf. The trade group’s head of...
29 March 2023
From: Breaking News
![Political wannabes wrong to blame holiday lets, claims top agent](/upload/images/shutterstock_1251325300.jpg)
A prominent lettings agent has criticised leading candidates for the leadership of the Scottish National Party for anti-holiday let policies. David Alexander,...
03 March 2023
From: Breaking News
![Extra tax on buy to lets can help housing be ‘more equal’ - claim](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/Buy-to-let-400x310.png)
The political party propping up the Scottish Government says higher taxes on buy to lets will help the housing market be...
31 January 2023
From: Breaking News
![Agents tell government - get your act together](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/PropertyNews-400x310.png)
Propertymark has told a UK government to stop ignore the damaging effect of its policies on the private rental sector. An outspoken...
27 January 2023
From: Breaking News
![Not Enough! Six per cent rent rise cap is too harsh, agents warn](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/Property-forecast_400x310.png)
The U-turn by politicians in Scotland who ended a complete rent freeze doesn’t go far enough, says Propertymark. At the end of...
24 January 2023
From: Breaking News
![Propertymark backs legal challenge to government rent controls](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/Court-UK-2-400x310.png)
Propertymark is one of three lettings organisations behind a bid to get a Judicial Review of the Scottish Government’s rent controls...
23 January 2023
From: Breaking News
![Rent freeze U-turn welcomed by leading agent](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/RentalYields-400x310.png)
Ruling politicians in Scotland have agreed that from April private rents can rise by 3.0 per cent in a 12 month period...
20 January 2023
From: Breaking News
![Rent Freeze - Political dogma or Genuinely needed?](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/Rent_Freeze1-400x310.png)
An influential housing body has criticised the Green and SNP politicians behind the Scottish Government’s rent cap, which has been renewed...
19 January 2023
From: Breaking News
![Agents on warpath over increasing additional property tax threat](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/TaxMan-400x310.png)
Propertymark chief executive Nathan Emerson has personally written to a leading politician about a tax threat to the rental sector. Emerson has...
18 January 2023
From: Breaking News
![Rent Freeze and Eviction Ban to continue until autumn at least](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/Banned_400x310.png)
The controversial ban on private rental sector rent rises and evictions is to continue in Scotland for another six months at...
16 January 2023
From: Breaking News
![Don't Demonise Private Rentals - agent attacks government's woeful record](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/Propertycalculator-400x310.png)
A prominent lettings agent has resumed his attack on politicians for failing to build sufficient numbers of social housing properties -...
04 January 2023
From: Breaking News
![Buy To Let Tax Surcharge - agent puts politician on the spot](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/TaxMan-400x310.png)
One of the politicians backing a tax surcharge on the purchase of second homes and buy to lets has been put...
30 December 2022
From: Breaking News
![Rent freeze threat ‘stopping large-scale housing developments’](/upload/images/Locations/ScotlandFlag400x310.png)
A prominent businessman has told the Scottish media that the country’s rent freeze policy has led to two major housing schemes...
29 December 2022
From: Breaking News
![AirBnb Victory? - short lets register is delayed six months](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/Buy-to-let-3-400x310.png)
It’s been announced that a deadline for existing hosts on AirBnb and other short let platforms to register with the Scottish...
22 December 2022
From: Breaking News
![Buy To Let tax rise - agents angry at damage to rental sector](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/TaxRefund-400x310.png)
Letting agents in Scotland are angry at the Scottish Government for increasing the tax surcharge on buyers of buy to lets...
20 December 2022
From: Breaking News
![Tax on buy to lets and second homes up to 6% - will rest of UK follow suit?](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/TaxPlanning-400x310.png)
Land and Buildings Transaction Tax - the Scottish equivalent of stamp duty - has risen to six per cent for all...
16 December 2022
From: Breaking News
![Actual rent rises may be below figures in surveys - claim](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/AgentsWorking-400x310.png)
PropTech firm PayProp UK claims actual rent rises may be well below those suggested in some surveys. In response to the Scottish...
15 December 2022
From: Breaking News
![Rent controls forcing landlords to consider quitting - Propertymark](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/EvictionNotice-400x310.png)
No fewer than 85 per cent of letting agents say that landlord clients have expressed a wish to sell up in...
14 December 2022
From: Breaking News
07 December 2022
From: Breaking News
![Rent Freeze - time for agents to say what they REALLY think](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/RentFreeze-400x310.png)
Agents have only until the end of tomorrow, December 2, to feed into Propertymark’s response to a new consultation on the...
01 December 2022
From: Breaking News
![Short Lets Licensing: Another council introduces regulation](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/_licensing-400x310.png)
Airbnb-style short-lets in another part of Scotland are to be subject to new licensing rules. The scheme, introduced by the Scottish Government,...
29 November 2022
From: Breaking News
![Letting agents accused of pushing landlords into raising rents](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/AgencyBoards-Lettings-400x310.png)
A so-called Renters Union is organising a day of action after claiming letting agents are behind recent rent rises. London Renters Union...
14 November 2022
From: Breaking News
![Rent Controls Fail Worldwide - agent lists disastrous consequences](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/Rent_Freeze1-400x310.png)
A lettings agency chief has listed how rent controls have failed across the world. Writing in The Scotsman, David Alexander - chief...
14 November 2022
From: Breaking News
![Agency plays down impact of rent freeze and evictions ban](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/Rent_Freeze1-400x310.png)
A lettings agency in Scotland has played down the impact of the emergency rent freeze and eviction ban which have been...
20 October 2022
From: Breaking News
![Rent controls crush hopes for thousands of affordable homes](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/BuildToRent1-400x310.png)
A Labour peer who was to have invested £1 billion in affordable homes has halted his scheme because of the threat...
19 October 2022
From: Breaking News
![Angry reaction against rent freeze which could last 18 months](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/Rent_Freeze-400x310.png)
There’s been a wide range of angry reactions to the Scottish Government’s passing of an emergency rent freeze and eviction ban...
10 October 2022
From: Breaking News
![More politicians demand rent freeze and evictions ban](/upload/images/Politics%20(MPs%2C%20party%20logos%2C%20etc)/Tory-Labour-LibDem-400x310.jpg)
Welsh nationalists have called for a rent freeze and eviction ban to emulate that happening now in Scotland. Plaid Cymru, the party...
07 October 2022
From: Breaking News
![Don't you dare freeze rents - agents' body tells politicians](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/RentalDemand-400x310.png)
Propertymark says there’s already been a decline in the number of homes available for rent in Scotland because of rising costs...
06 October 2022
From: Breaking News
![Rent freeze fast-tracked and may last much longer than expected](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Property%20Market/Forecast-400x310.png)
Emergency legislation containing a private sector rent freeze is to be debated by Scottish politicians this week - and the surprise...
05 October 2022
From: Breaking News
![First AirBnb and short let licensing system starts this weekend](/upload/images/library/LandlordLicensing-4-400x310.jpg)
The first step within the UK to officially monitor Airbnb-style short lets comes into effect on Saturday, which is October 1. Scotland’s...
29 September 2022
From: Breaking News
![Lobby politicians to stop rent controls killing supply - agency chief](/upload/images/Housing%20Market%20%26%20Property%20Images/business-competition400x310.png)
The Belvoir Group is warning that the housing crisis within the Scottish private rental sector is rapidly worsening, thanks to the...
22 September 2022
From: Breaking News
![Rent freeze already damaging key rental investment - claim](/upload/images/Housing%20Market%20%26%20Property%20Images/stressedwoman_cost-of-living_400x310.png)
The Times says some Build to Rent investment has been paused as a result of the rent freeze imposed by the...
22 September 2022
From: Breaking News
![Outspoken agency boss renews attack on politicians](/upload/images/Property%20People/DJ%20Alexander%20Ltd_400x310.png)
A high profile agent has renewed his attack on politicians. David Alexander - who heads up DJ Alexander, part of the Lomond...
14 September 2022
From: Breaking News
![Rent freeze “chaos” as politician cannot give details - claim](/upload/images/Housing%20Market%20%26%20Property%20Images/360x280_Return_on_Time.png)
* Angels Media and Letting Agent Today are deeply saddened by the passing of HM Queen Elizabeth II * - The controversial rent...
09 September 2022
From: Breaking News
![Rent Freeze Update - webinar next week for letting agents](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/PropTech/Webinar-400x310.png)
* Angels Media and Letting Agent Today are deeply saddened by the passing of HM Queen Elizabeth II * - Rightmove will host...
09 September 2022
From: Breaking News
![Prominent Truss-backer speaks out against rent controls](/upload/images/Politics%20(MPs%2C%20party%20logos%2C%20etc)/Parliament-Summer-400x310.jpg)
A prominent supporter of new Prime Minister Liz Truss has spoken out against rent controls. Veteran Conservative MP Sir John Redwood, who...
08 September 2022
From: Breaking News
![Activists demand rent freeze and eviction ban in England next](/upload/images/Miscellaneous/Protest-400x310.jpg)
Activist renters want Liz Truss to follow Scotland’s lead and introduce a rent freeze and eviction ban. The emergency measures - announced...
07 September 2022
From: Breaking News
![Agent lashes out at “cheap political points” by rent freeze fanatics](/upload/images/Shutterstock-only%20images/Rental%20Market/Rent_Freeze2-400x310.png)
A prominent lettings agency chief executive has lashed out at the “cheap political points” being scored by politicians in Scotland who...
07 September 2022
From: Breaking News
![New Airbnb controls are condemned by trade body](/upload/images/library/airbnb-logo400x310.png)
The UK Short Term Accommodation Association says the Scottish Government’s backing of a bid to control short lets in Edinburgh could...
01 September 2022
From: Breaking News
![‘Major uncertainty’ for agents caused by reform proposals in Scotland](/upload/images/Locations/ScotlandFlag400x310.png)
Propertymark has once again hit out at reforms to the private rental sector being implemented by the Scottish Government. The government -...
30 August 2022
From: Breaking News
![Council buying homes to stop them becoming Airbnbs](/upload/images/Rental%20Market/BTL-CardboardHouses-400x310.jpg)
A council has purchased some 40 properties to avoid them becoming holiday homes and Airbnbs. Highland council in Scotland is spending up...
27 July 2022
From: Breaking News
![Lion’s Den! Rent control advocate to speak at letting agents’ conference](/upload/images/Miscellaneous/Conference-Stock-400x310.jpg)
The politician who is arguably the country’s most powerful advocate of rent controls is to address a Propertymark conference. Patrick Harvie, Scotland’s...
14 July 2022
From: Breaking News
![Reform is “a dark day for private rental sector” says Propertymark](/upload/images/Locations/England-Scotland-400x310.jpg)
Scotland’s new Coronavirus (Recovery and Reform) (Scotland) Bill - passed this week by politicians at Holyrood - represents a dark day...
01 July 2022
From: Breaking News
![Pressure mounts on politicians to relax proposed eviction rules change](/upload/images/Housing%20Market%20%26%20Property%20Images/NoteOfEviction.png)
Another prominent industry voice is warning of the dangers of the Scottish Government’s new eviction policies. So far the National Residential Landlords...
30 June 2022
From: Breaking News
![Agents’ body queries ability of courts to cope with possessions](/upload/images/Coronavirus/CoronavirusLockdown-400x310.jpg)
Propertymark is questioning whether the Scottish Government is adequately funding the First-tier Tribunal to cope with any extra demand placed on...
29 June 2022
From: Breaking News
![Rent Controls - body discussing implementation recruits top agency figure](/upload/images/Housing%20Market%20%26%20Property%20Images/BusinessResults-400x310-.jpg)
A Parliamentary group currently investigating the possible implementation of rent controls is to be joined by a senior figure from Propertymark. The...
07 June 2022
From: Breaking News
![Generation Rent’s “misleading analysis” slammed by letting agents](/upload/images/Housing%20Market%20%26%20Property%20Images/Property-Newspaper-400x310.jpg)
A claim by the activists running the Generation Rent group has been branded as “misleading” by Propertymark. Generation Rent claims its research...
27 May 2022
From: Breaking News
![Eviction law change will hurt rental supply - government warned](/upload/images/Housing%20Market%20%26%20Property%20Images/Eviction2-400x310-min.jpeg)
Three organisations have written a joint open letter to the Scottish Government warning that the supply of homes for rent –...
09 May 2022
From: Breaking News
![ARLA slams “tenant centric” approach to rental sector reform](/upload/images/Logos/ARLA-PropertyMark-400x310.jpg)
ARLA Propertymark is the latest rental industry organisation to hit out at what it calls the “tenant-centred approach” being taken to...
26 April 2022
From: Breaking News
![Rent Controls threat under discussion at Rightmove event](/upload/images/Rental%20Market/RentalMarket400x310.jpg)
Rightmove’s April webinars for agents continue today with Daryl Mcintosh, Policy Manager at Propertymark, giving a legal and compliance update for...
06 April 2022
From: Breaking News
![No Rent Controls - agents send clear message to politicians](/upload/images/Locations/ScotlandFlag400x310.png)
One of the country’s most outspoken advocates of rent controls has been told why agents and landlords oppose them. Propertymark has hosted...
28 March 2022
From: Breaking News
![Politicians warned - don’t fix a lettings system that isn’t broken](/upload/images/Logos/ARLA-PropertyMark-400x310.jpg)
A warning has gone out to politicians from lettings agency trade body ARLA Propertymark - don’t try to fix a system...
16 March 2022
From: Breaking News
![Agent says landlord clients turning their back on Airbnb](/upload/images/Logos/Airbnb-Alt-400x310.jpg)
A lettings agent says his client landlords are already turning their back on short let platforms including Airbnb ahead of likely...
03 March 2022
From: Breaking News
![Quit carping and criticising private rental sector, politicians told](/upload/images/Rental%20Market/LandlordStressed-400x310.png)
The increasingly shrill anti-landlord rhetoric from some politicians is making it harder for tenants, claims a leading industry spokesman. John Blackwood, chief...