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Proposed new minimum energy efficiency standards for private rented homes will deliver direct health and living cost benefits for Scotland’s most vulnerable households, according to housing, fuel poverty and consumer organisations. 

Cabinet secretary for housing Màiri McAllan has set out the Scottish Government's Housing Emergency Action Plan, which includes measures to end children living in unsuitable accommodation, support vulnerable groups, and a multi-year investment of £4.9 billion in new affordable homes. An

The Scottish Government’s plans to introduce minimum energy efficiency standards for private rented sector (PRS) homes have been broadly welcomed, but housing and rural organisations have stressed that careful implementation will be key to protecting tenants and landlords alike. The consultati

The Upper Tribunal for Scotland has allowed an appeal against a decision of the First-tier Tribunal’s Housing and Property Chamber to dismiss an eviction application because the notice to leave prepared by the landlord’s letting agents was one day off when it specified the date on which

Scotland’s tenants’ union is calling on the Scottish Government to prioritise tenants and the environment over landlords’ complaints about energy efficiency as they submit their response to the government’s consultation on minimum energy standards in the private rented sector

Glasgow City Council is weighing up whether to allow temporary exemptions from short-term let (STL) licensing to help meet soaring accommodation demand during the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

Applications are now open for the thirteenth funding round of the Ofgem Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Scheme.

Margaret Duffus Leasing, a heritage lettings agency based in Aberdeen, has joined Lomond under the stewardship of its DJ Alexander brand. DJ Alexander already covers the major cities including Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen and Dundee. This latest purchase will see the firm increase its geographic cov

With the Scottish Government’s Housing Bill moving through the legislative process, Nicky Lloyd, head of ESPC Lettings, says one question keeps coming up in conversations with landlords: is it still worth it? The private rented sector in Scotland has always played a vital role in providing hom

Glasgow-based residential letting agent Dwello has expanded its team, following the rapid initial growth of the business.

The private rented sector (PRS) has been crucial in providing homes in Scotland over the last 30 years according to DJ Alexander Ltd. The firm, which is the largest lettings and estate agency in Scotland, said that the most recent statistics detailing Scottish housing by tenure reveals the PRS has b

The UK government's minister for homelessness Rushanara Ali has resigned after reportedly evicting tenants from her East London property before hiking the rent up by hundreds of pounds. Earlier this week, The i Paper reported that four tenants who rented a house owned by Ali were sent an email in No

Scottish Green MSP Ross Greer has unveiled plans to introduce a new tax on holiday homes and short-term lets in Gaelic-speaking areas, with the aim of addressing the rural housing crisis and protecting the Gaelic language.

91BC Property Factors has announced a new team structure following a company-wide review, aimed at improving the way it delivers property management services to customers across Scotland.

The Scottish Government’s consultation on the Housing (Scotland) Bill will close today, bringing to an end a heated debate over proposed rent control measures and potential exemptions that have sharply divided landlords and tenants' groups.