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Aitken Turnbull Architects managing director Alasdair Rankin shares his concerns regarding rent caps in Scotland and their impact on housing stock. We’ve all become much more accustomed to the idea of special measures being implemented. We hear it in news reports about under performing schools

The Scottish Association of Landlords (SAL) has called on the Scottish Government to pause the Additional Dwelling Supplement (ADS) for landlords to help alleviate the housing crisis and homelessness. Part of the Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) system, the ADS is a tax that applies in Scot

Efforts to improve energy efficiency standards across the private rented sector will worsen the housing crisis and force people to spend longer in emergency homeless accommodation, the Scottish Association of Landlords (SAL) has warned.

Every private residential property in Ireland is to be subject to rent controls after the Cabinet approved the extension of current Rent Pressure Zones (RPZs) across the country.

Lee Hardy has joined the ownership and senior management team of Dwello, Scotland’s new residential letting agent, as its director of new business. Dwello launched in late May 2025, opening its first office on Byres Road in Glasgow.

Scotland's private rented homes may be required to meet a minimum energy efficiency standard for their properties from 2028, as the Scottish Government unveils new proposals aimed at tackling fuel poverty and curbing carbon emissions. Under proposals published today, regulations would be brought for

Off-market property investment specialist Duncan Ure says the exemption in Scotland’s Second Home Surcharge is attracting professional investors and building a healthier property portfolio market. The continual incremental increases in the Additional Dwelling Supplement (ADS) in Scotland,

Scotland's largest lettings and estate agency has warned the UK government against imposing higher taxes on landlords, which it says would worsen the housing crisis. DJ Alexander Ltd says increasing taxes on rental income would result in reduced investment in the sector, the prospect of a fall in th

The renewal period for secondary short-term let licences in Edinburgh is being extended from one to three years.

The Scottish Government’s announcement of a consultation on rent cap exemptions highlights just how confused their current policy is, according to property firm DJ Alexander Ltd. The lettings and estate agency said that the idea that the consultation on exempting certain properties would clari

A consultation has been published on the potential for certain exemptions from rent controls or increases above the rent cap.

As rent increases ripple across Scotland, Rettie's Rob Trotter argues that landlords are acting now to avoid being locked into long-term losses later. Rent increases are appearing across Scotland—but this isn’t just a short-term reaction to the lifting of rent controls on April 1st.

The Scottish Government needs to encourage and work more with the private rented sector (PRS) to resolve the current housing emergency, according to property firm DJ Alexander. DJ Alexander Ltd, which is the largest lettings and estate agency in Scotland, said that if there is to be an effective res

Karen Gatherum, solicitor and licencing specialist at Gilson Gray, and Neil Gray, director at Gray Planning and Development, reveal what short-term lets operators in Edinburgh can do to try and maximise the chances of their licences being renewed. Four months before the start of the Edinburgh Fringe

Private landlords who have properties to rent are being asked to get in touch with South Lanarkshire Council. The council wants to lease privately owned properties as temporary homeless accommodation.