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The private rented sector in England enters a fundamentally new regulatory era today as the first phase of the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 comes into force, sweeping away long‑standing practices and reshaping how letting agents, landlords and tenants operate.

Scotland’s largest privately owned property factor, Hacking & Paterson, has unveiled a refreshed leadership team featuring a major new hire after more than a century in business. Property industry heavyweight Chris Breckenridge has joined as chief growth officer, marking one of the most si

Scotland's landlords have called for the next Scottish Government to formally recognise the private rented sector's importance with a dedicated strategy. The Scottish Association of Landlords (SAL) has urged all political parties contesting the election to commit to creating a strategy that understa

Newton Property Management has appointed Martin Brown as its first non-executive director, marking a significant milestone in the company’s strategic development.  A founder of Fleet Alliance, Martin brings three decades of experience building and scaling successful businesses. He helped

Local authorities in England are receiving extra funding, training and guidance needed to fulfil their new duties ahead of new protections for tenants kicking in next month.

SNP leader John Swinney has promised that private tenants will be given the right of first refusal when a landlord decides to sell their home, if his party wins the upcoming Scottish elections. Under the proposal, renters would be granted an exclusive period in which to purchase the property at a fa

Average rents in Scotland's private rented sector (PRS) have climbed by £21 to reach £1,022 per month, an annual of 2.4% increase between March 2025 and February 2026, at a time when the inflation rate was 3.11%, according to analysis by DJ Alexander Ltd. The lettings and estate agency s

Edinburgh-based Albany Lettings has acquired LinnMac Property and Investment Letting for an undisclosed sum, strengthening Albany's presence across the capital's lettings market.

Edinburgh letting agent Clan Gordon has been ranked among the UK’s top 100 small and medium-sized businesses for the second year running after being named in the 2026 Elite Business 100. The specialist property management firm secured 34th place in the national rankings, which recognises high-

Nearly one in three private renters in Scotland are struggling to afford their rent, according to new research published today by the SafeDeposits Scotland Charitable Trust.

The proportion of rental homes sold in Scotland that remain in the private rented sector (PRS) has nearly doubled over the past year, according to new research from SafeDeposits Scotland Charitable Trust.

A well-respected figure who has spent more than 20 years working within the property factoring industry is to lead the next chapter of The Property Institute Scotland (TPI Scotland) following its formation with the merger between TPI and Property Managers Association Scotland (PMAS). David Doran&rsq

A new online letting platform is being launched this month that will combine cutting-edge technology with on-the-ground agents to deliver what its founders claim is the UK's first truly end-to-end remote letting service, at a fraction of traditional agent costs. Prop247 is the brainchild of Scottish

Fife Council is calling on private landlords and domestic property owners to become part of a new partnership, providing temporary accommodation for vulnerable families and professional support to help meet local housing needs. The new Fife Landlord Partnership is led by Fife Council, supported by t

The introduction of new rent controls in Scotland’s private rented sector has coincided with national rental growth falling to near zero, according to a new report.