Scotland

Scotland

Glasgow’s lettings market is the strongest it’s been in up to 10 years, with a shortage of rental flats driving demand and prices, according to city agency Rosevale Letting. ...
Propertymark says it’s delivering a powerful message to the Scottish Government - despite losing a recent key legal case. ...
There’s been widespread dismay in the industry as the outcome of a Judicial Review has backed the Scottish Government’s objective of implementing rent controls.  ...
One prominent part of the Lomond agency empire is rebranding to fall in line with a larger higher-profile brand under the same ownership. ...
Private rents have continued to soar in Scotland according to DJ Alexander, the largest lettings agency in the country.  ...
The owners of one of the first Build To Rent schemes in Edinburgh is bidding to improve the EPC rating while reducing energy bills for residents. ...
Scottish agency and chartered surveyor firm DM Hall is to incorporate the identity of its rural property specialist arm, Baird Lumsden, into its own brand. ...
Propertymark has given details of how it believes the Scottish Government rent control system has backfired and works against the interests of the rental sector. ...
Rettie & Co has appointed Rob Trotter as Director of New Business for Lettings, joining from London’s-owned DJ Alexander where he spent nearly two decades. ...
The Scottish Government looks set to extend its rent cap for yet another six months, despite widespread opposition from the lettings industry. ...
Investors and second home buyers contributed over a quarter of all property taxes in the last year according to a property firm.  ...
A new consultation by one of the national governments within the UK advocates giving more councils power to make huge rises on council tax for second homes.  ...
An agent has spoken out about a proposal to allow huge council tax rises on second homes and empty properties. ...
Revenue from property taxes in Scotland has dropped significantly so far this year, according to a prominent lettings agency.  ...
One of Scotland’s largest lettings agencies is voicing concern over what it calls “the lack of balance” in the Scottish government’s approach to private landlords.  ...
The BoE has come to a decision on interest rates...
The removal of temporary rent controls may make buy-to-let more...
The Welsh Government is backing the call for a 'compensation'...
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