Scottish elections Archives

The head of the Scottish Association of Landlords commenting on the Scottish Budget and its impact on the private rented sector

Scottish election 2026: A reset moment for the PRS

12th May 2026, 3 days ago | 0

As the dust begins to settle on the 2026 Scottish elections, landlords, tenants, and everyone involved in the private rented...

Ballot paper being cast between two voting boxes against Scottish flag backdrop, symbolising election choice

Voters could switch ballots over housing policies – poll

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th April 2026, 3 weeks ago | 0

Ahead of the Scottish elections, a housing charity says parties’ plans to end the housing emergency could hold the key...

“Housing crisis” text over Scottish flag representing Scotland’s rental sector debate

Landlord group calls for next Scottish government to tackle housing crisis

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd April 2026, 3 weeks ago | 3

A landlord organisation has urged the next Scottish government to introduce proportionate legislation that balances the needs of landlords and...

Homeless man wrapped in Scottish flag holding sign on rainy Edinburgh street with castle in background

Cross-party support grows for ending homelessness in Scotland

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th April 2026, 1 month ago | 1

A homeless charity has welcomed agreement from political parties to end homelessness in Scotland ahead of the Scottish elections. A...

House for sale in Scotland with Scottish flag, illustrating housing policy debate

SNP plan to give tenants first refusal on homes sparks backlash

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th April 2026, 1 month ago | 16

Ahead of the Scottish elections, the SNP has pledged tenants will get first refusal if a landlord puts their home...

Scottish Parliament building with a crossed-out PRS symbol highlighting calls to reduce private renting

Tenant group calls for abolition of Scotland’s PRS ahead of elections

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th April 2026, 1 month ago | 1

With the Scottish elections taking place next month, a tenant group is calling on the next government to reduce the...

Scottish renters should get last two months’ rent-free if evicted – Generation Rent

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd April 2026, 1 month ago | 5

Generation Rent is calling on all political parties in Scotland to back its manifesto pledge that Scottish renters should receive...

Scottish landlords and agents walking past sold houses under a large Scotland flag, symbolising market pressure

Anti-landlord legislation is forcing Scottish landlords out

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th March 2026, 2 months ago | 4

Exclusive video interview with John Blackwood from SAL: “Anti-landlord rhetoric from Scottish politicians is causing landlords to leave the private...

Scottish parties must support private rented sector

Author: John Blackwood

2nd March 2026, 2 months ago | 0

Party conference season is in full swing. At the time of writing, the Scottish Tories and Liberal Democrats have both...

Graphic on Scottish rent controls being scrapped above homes in Scotland

Scottish Conservatives pledge to scrap rent controls

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th February 2026, 3 months ago | 0

The Scottish Conservatives have pledged to reverse rent controls and build 80,000 affordable homes to tackle Scotland’s housing emergency. The...

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