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The Scottish Association of Landlords (SAL) has called on the Scottish Government to pause the Additional Dwelling Supplement (ADS) for landlords to help alleviate the housing crisis and homelessness. Part of the Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) system, the ADS is a tax that applies in Scot

Efforts to improve energy efficiency standards across the private rented sector will worsen the housing crisis and force people to spend longer in emergency homeless accommodation, the Scottish Association of Landlords (SAL) has warned.

Every private residential property in Ireland is to be subject to rent controls after the Cabinet approved the extension of current Rent Pressure Zones (RPZs) across the country.

Lee Hardy has joined the ownership and senior management team of Dwello, Scotland’s new residential letting agent, as its director of new business. Dwello launched in late May 2025, opening its first office on Byres Road in Glasgow.

Scotland's private rented homes may be required to meet a minimum energy efficiency standard for their properties from 2028, as the Scottish Government unveils new proposals aimed at tackling fuel poverty and curbing carbon emissions. Under proposals published today, regulations would be brought for

Scotland's largest lettings and estate agency has warned the UK government against imposing higher taxes on landlords, which it says would worsen the housing crisis. DJ Alexander Ltd says increasing taxes on rental income would result in reduced investment in the sector, the prospect of a fall in th

The renewal period for secondary short-term let licences in Edinburgh is being extended from one to three years.

The Scottish Government’s announcement of a consultation on rent cap exemptions highlights just how confused their current policy is, according to property firm DJ Alexander Ltd. The lettings and estate agency said that the idea that the consultation on exempting certain properties would clari

A consultation has been published on the potential for certain exemptions from rent controls or increases above the rent cap.

The Scottish Government needs to encourage and work more with the private rented sector (PRS) to resolve the current housing emergency, according to property firm DJ Alexander. DJ Alexander Ltd, which is the largest lettings and estate agency in Scotland, said that if there is to be an effective res

Private landlords who have properties to rent are being asked to get in touch with South Lanarkshire Council. The council wants to lease privately owned properties as temporary homeless accommodation.

A third of private tenants in Scotland find it difficult to pay their rent each month, according to new research.  

Amendments to the Housing (Scotland) Bill that set out how rents will be capped in rent control areas have been lodged by the Scottish Government.

Glasgow-headquartered Cairn Group, specialising in property management and estate agency across Scotland’s central belt, has been appointed to manage the portfolio of Glasgow west end letting agent HMO specialist Kohli Properties. With a portfolio of more than 100 properties within Glasgow&rsq

Tenant advocacy groups have raised fears of unaffordable increases for tenants as Scotland’s temporary rent adjudication measures come to an end today.