A Glasgow City Council committee has received an update on the council's Private Housing Sector Grant (PHSG) programme. The PHSG programme provides support for private housing to help meet two key objectives of the city's Housing Strategy: to improve the condition of existing housing stock and
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Tenants' union Living Rent is today urging MSPs to vote to protect tenants ahead of the final vote on the Housing Bill later, but say further and bolder action is required if they are serious about tackling the housing emergency. The Housing Bill is a key component of the Scottish Government’s
Cox & Co, the Edinburgh-based property and mortgage brokerage, has been acquired by Casa Group, one of the fastest growing property groups in the north of England. The seven-figure deal sees Casa Group, which specialises in residential sales, lettings and property management, expand its presence
Rigid deadlines for improving the energy efficiency of rental homes risk worsening Scotland’s housing crisis by reducing the supply of properties available to rent, the Scottish Property Federation (SPF) has warned. Under current Scottish Government proposals, all rental homes must achieve an
Glasgow-based 91BC Property Management has appointed Jack Moran as business development manager as the company looks to build on a period of steady growth in the residential property management sector. He joins from Newton Property Management, where he was responsible for supporting portfolio manage
Ahead of next week's Stage 3 debate on the Housing Bill at Holyrood, Scottish Association of Landlords chief executive, John Blackwood, takes a deep dive into rent controls and the 'tenants vs landlords' narrative. As the Housing (Scotland) Bill approaches its final stage in the Scottish Parliament,
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