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.
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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.
As Scotland’s housing sector emerges from one of its most turbulent decades, Marcus Di Rollo, head of lettings at Gilson Gray, says 2026 is shaping up to be a pivotal year of recalibration rather than volatility. Here he unpacks the six major themes he believes will define the housing market n
Accountancy firm Wbg has advised landlords to anticipate the introduction of a higher income tax regime for property income in Scotland. The recent UK budget announced a new, separate higher income tax regime for property income which will apply in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland from April 202
Members of the Highland Council's Sutherland County Committee have agreed to progress the process for considering the introduction of a Short-Term Let Control Area covering all or part of Sutherland. At this week's meeting, it was also agreed that progressing the consideration would enable communiti
Scotland’s landlords have warned the Scottish Government that increasing property taxes will further worsen the housing crisis. The Scottish Association of Landlords (SAL), which represents landlords in Scotland, issued the warning following the recent UK Budget and ahead of the Scottish
Highland Council is moving forward with steps to consider the introduction of Short Term Let (STL) Control Areas in both Sutherland and Skye and Raasay, following evidence that housing markets in these regions are under increasing pressure.
Dr Andrew Robert Watson builds on recent research to look forward at the trajectory of the Scottish private rented sector over the next 30 years.
A Highland Council report has confirmed that the Dingwall and Seaforth Ward area does not currently face the level of housing pressure from short-term lets (STLs) required to justify progressing the creation of a Short Term Let Control Area. Members of the Dingwall and Seaforth Area Committee confir
Private sector rents across Scotland have continued to climb, with new official figures showing increases in most property types and regions.
Landlords need to be aware of the potential future impact of the Housing (Scotland) Act 2025, according to property firm DJ Alexander Ltd. The firm is concerned that many landlords may not appreciate the significance of the changes outlined in the Housing (Scotland) Act 2025, which has now received
Property management and investment firm Ascension Letting has appointed Cameron Haddow as regional director, a strategic move that underlines rapid growth across the Central Belt and east coast of Scotland. Cameron Haddow combines a finance background with senior corporate agency experience and his