We are delighted to announce that bookings for the next LETWELL Programme commencing January 2020, are NOW OPEN. Full details and booking information can be found here.
This award is open to all organisations operating in the private rented sector in Scotland. It is aimed at letting agents or landlords who strive to excel in the areas…
The Scottish Government has published its long expected minimum Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) draft regulations and guidance, along with a consultation seeking views on their content. Basic guidance on the…
Home Energy Scotland and Under One Roof would like to invite you to a free event in Edinburgh, discussing energy efficiency and external communal repairs for tenement buildings. Please click…
In recognition of the difficulties some letting agents are still experiencing in setting up client accounts, the Scottish Government has decided to amend legislation to remove the requirement for agents…
HMRC’s online course, ‘Letting out property’ provides guidance on property lettings, which you can refer to at any time. It explains the changes which introduced cash basis for landlords, the…
Jurisdiction Changes 1 December 2017 The Housing and Property Chamber of the First-tier Tribunal for Scotland is there to help tenants if their privately rented property does not meet the…
On 1 December 2017 a new type of tenancy – the private residential tenancy – came into force. It replaces assured and short assured tenancy agreements for all new tenancies. …
The new Private Residential Tenancy has been published and landlords and agents can now see the Scottish Government Model Private Residential Tenancy Agreement. From 1st December 2017 onward any new tenancy in the…
From 1st December 2015 landlords are now required to undertake two types of electrical checks on their rental properties; an Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) and a Portable Appliance Test…
From 1st December 2015, all private landlords in Scotland are required to install a CO detector in any property they wish to rent, in line with the Scottish Government statutory guidance. CO…
The Scottish Government has announced a 12 month delay in the implementation of letting agent registration, reports Scottish Association of Landlords. Full report can be read here.
The Scottish Government are introducing a mandatory code of practice for Scottish letting agents and have published a draft of The Letting Agent Code of Practice (Scotland) Regulations 2016. This draft…
A new best practice training programme for letting agents in Scotland’s private rented housing sector was launched yesterday (2 March 2016). Developed by Landlord Accreditation Scotland (LAS) in partnership with…
In February 2016, the Letting Agent Code of Practice (Scotland) Regulations 2016 were laid before the Scottish Parliament. It is expected that the regulations will come into force on 31st…
SELECT’s expert technical advisors are delivering talks in various locations across Scotland, providing information to landlords regarding the requirement for EICR & PAT certification for private rented property. Staff from SELECT will…
LAS is committed to growing the professionalism and celebrating the achievement of the highest standards among letting agents and landlords. We are delighted to be collaborating with the CIH on…
Landlords have been given an an avenue to apply to the prhp for assistance in exercising their right of entry to their rental property if unable to agree access with tenant. The First-tier Tribunal can…
From 1st December 2016 when issuing a Tenant information Pack (TIP) please ensure that you are using the updated version of this document. You can download a copy of this document here
There are new versions of the AT5 and AT6 forms. As of 1st December 2016 the new AT5 must be used at the start of a tenancy and if you…
Under the Housing (Scotland) Act 2014, all letting agents operating in Scotland are required to sign up to a new compulsory register by the end of September 2018. The Act…
Letting agent roadshows from the Scottish Government in partnership with the SAL Council of Letting Agents. The Scottish Government, together with SAL, invites you to attend one of their awareness…
Consultation on energy efficiency and condition standards published The Scottish Government has published a long awaited consultation on introducing a minimum energy efficiency standard for private rented sector (PRS) properties. …
HMRC’ have updated the e-learning guide, Letting Out Property, This comprehensive guide will benefit both new and experienced landlords.
With a number of important changes just around the corner, including letting agent registration, a new model tenancy regime, and enhanced energy efficiency standards in private rented housing, this CIH…
Police Scotland are highlighting to Scottish landlords and letting agents how serious and organised crime can effect private rented sector properties. More information is available on the Police Scotland website.
The Private Housing (Tenancies) (Scotland) Act 2016 will introduce a new tenancy regime to Scotland called the Private Residential Tenancy (PRT). The Scottish Government state that this new tenancy will…