The Scottish Government’s decision to push ahead with rent controls in the private rental sector will reduce housing supply, increase demand and raise rents, according to law firm Holmes Mackillop. Last week housing minister Paul McLennan outlined proposals to introduce a rent cap linked to th
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Interested parties are being invited to join the UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence (CaCHE) for a webinar exploring rural housing in Scotland, focusing on Argyll and Bute's private rental sector.
Property agents with a strong interest in technology are invited to become members of REACH UK’s "Agent Advisory Panel," a biannual, full-day event that connects tech innovators with the property industry. This exclusive opportunity allows agents to directly influence the future of PropTech by
A new partnership has been announced between Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) Northern Ireland and TDS Northern Ireland, the leading tenancy deposit protection scheme, to promote professionalism and best practice in the private rented sector. As part of the partnership, TDS Northern Ireland will
Private rent increases could be tied to inflation and apply to rent increases in between tenancies under fresh proposals from the Scottish Government.
The cost of renting in Scotland’s PRS is beginning to ease whilst policy measures for rent controls continue their journey through Parliament.
The Scottish Government Housing Registers Team has officially endorsed Propertymark Qualifications’ SCQF Level 6 Certificate in Property Agency (Lettings). Following a thorough review, the Scottish Government concluded that the qualification sufficiently addresses the scope of work required by
A membership survey conducted by the Association of Scotland’s Self-Caterers (ASSC) has found that the Scottish Government’s short-term let (STL) regulations are causing a mental health crisis among small business owners.
Rettie has hired Daniel Cohen as an associate director from Nicol Estate Agents, as the property firm looks to further strengthen its leadership team in the Southside of Glasgow. Mr Cohen will be based at Rettie’s Newton Mearns office, working closely with area director Kay Blair who joined fr
Private renters in Wales could soon see significant changes to their rights after the Senedd’s Local Government and Housing Committee endorsed calls for the Welsh Government to extend tenant protections. In a report published this week, the committee has made 13 recommendations set to sh
A "punishing" regulatory framework for Edinburgh’s self-catering sector will cost jobs and do nothing to resolve the city's housing crisis, a trade association has warned after a new study found further reductions in short-term lets could cost Edinburgh's economy £57 million.
Edinburgh letting agent Clan Gordon has been shortlisted in two categories at The Negotiator Awards 2024. Competing for both the Regional – Scotland and Lettings Agency of the Year (Medium) awards, this recognition highlights Clan Gordon’s dedication to excellence in property management
Edinburgh-based property expert Ben Di Rollo and businessman Ronnie Napier have co-founded a new residential property agency which has pledged to bring an innovative, client-focused approach to residential property sales and new build marketing services.
The City of Edinburgh Council has become the first local authority to back a motion in support of rent controls since the introduction of the Scottish Government's new Housing Bill.
The UK Government has been urged to assess the "inadequacy and volatility" of the Local Housing Allowance (LHA) in the wake of new private rent inflation figures.