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Scottish property planning map illustrating strategic choices for landlords in the private rented sector

Scottish landlords can still take control of their future in the PRS

9th September 2026, 3 days ago | 0

All of us in the Scottish private rented sector understand the nature of difficult decisions. Many of us have friends...

Scotland property surcharge graphic showing £230m Additional Dwelling Supplement revenue with Scottish flag backdrop.

Scottish property surcharge raises £230m

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th August 2026, 1 month ago | 0

Landlords, investors and second homeowners paid £230m through Scotland’s Additional Dwelling Supplement (ADS) in the latest 12-month period. The data...

Broken rental regulations sign with Scottish flag and rental property, illustrating landlord compliance challenges in Scotland

Scottish landlords risk PRS rule breaches

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th June 2026, 3 months ago | 1

Scottish landlords are being warned that fragmented guidance is increasing the risk of accidental rule breaches as regulation across the...

Council representative hands over keys as tenants remain in their homes following a council housing purchase

Council buys homes to prevent evictions

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd June 2026, 3 months ago | 8

A council has approved plans to buy 26 homes from a private landlord to prevent tenants from being made homeless....

“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, 5 months ago | 3

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

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, 6 months ago | 4

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

Hand holding model house and keys with sold sign against Scottish flag backdrop

Scotland’s landlord sales outpace those investing

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th February 2026, 7 months ago | 0

More landlords in Scotland sold property than bought over the past year, underlining the direction of travel across the nation’s...

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, 7 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...

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

Scottish Budget: No worst-case scenario for landlords but a missed opportunity

Author: John Blackwood

28th January 2026, 8 months ago | 0

At the time of writing, the Scottish Budget process is ongoing in the Scottish Parliament. Sectors across our economy and...

Protest-style signs highlighting new Scottish council tax bands for homes valued over £1 million

Scottish Budget sparks housing tax backlash

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th January 2026, 8 months ago | 0

Scotland’s finance and local government secretary, Shona Robison, has set out the Scottish Budget 2026-27, unveiling housing measures that have...

Conceptual illustration of rent controls affecting rural Scottish housing availability

Rent controls and excessive legislation worsen Scottish housing crisis

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th January 2026, 8 months ago | 1

Legislation to help tenants in Scotland has backfired as the number of rural rental properties records a dramatic drop. Scottish...

Man struggling under a heavy tax burden symbolised by a Scotland-themed block, illustrating concerns over a potential landlord tax hike.

Scottish landlords urge Scottish government not to follow England’s tax hikes

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd December 2025, 9 months ago | 0

The Scottish Association of Landlords (SAL) is warning the Scottish government not to impose a tax hike on landlords in...

Rent increases illustrated by rising arrow over house icon against Scottish flag

Landlord exodus and rent controls drive rising rents across Scotland

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

1st December 2025, 9 months ago | 1

Rents continue to rise in Scotland as the Scottish Association of Landlords (SAL) warned this was inevitable due to landlords...

Rising rent costs in Scotland illustrated by stacked coins and houses beneath the Scottish flag

Rent controls haven’t worked in Scotland – Hamptons

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

17th November 2025, 10 months ago | 4

Scottish landlords are increasing rents at a faster pace than anywhere else in Great Britain because of rent controls reshaping...

Keyring worded TAX and a redwith key on a white strip with a scottish flag

Scottish landlords call for ADS moratorium to boost housing supply

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th June 2025, 1 year ago | 0

The Scottish Association of Landlords (SAL) is pressing the Scottish Government to temporarily suspend the Additional Dwelling Supplement (ADS) to...

A hand turning a X button against EPC graph and text 2033 on black background

Scottish landlords brace for stricter EPC regulations by 2033

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th June 2025, 1 year ago | 1

Private landlords in Scotland face a big overhaul of energy efficiency requirements, with new proposals mandating that all privately rented...

Are you a landlord in Scotland who is selling?

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd June 2025, 1 year ago | 0

Are you a landlord in Scotland who is selling up? Then, The Sunday Post would like to hear from you....

Law book, Justice hammer, a house and blue figure

Scottish landlords face challenges with housing law changes

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

1st May 2025, 1 year ago | 1

More than one in five landlords in Scotland admit they are finding it difficult to navigate the evolving legal landscape...

Businessman tearing paper with Scottish flag and words “Rent Controls”

Scottish government considers rent control exemptions for landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th April 2025, 1 year ago | 0

Scottish landlords are being urged to take part in a consultation on rent control exemptions. The Scottish Association of Landlords...

Scotland to scrap rent controls next month

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th February 2025, 2 years ago | 2

Rent controls imposed in Scotland in 2022 to alleviate cost-of-living pressures will be lifted next month. The decision follows industry...

Man walking out door with Scottish flag and "lost" sign, symbolizing landlords leaving Scotland’s rental sector

More than 50,000 homes lost from Scotland’s PRS due to landlords leaving

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

31st January 2025, 2 years ago | 5

More than half of Scottish landlords (53%) plan to leave the sector due to rent control proposals and hostility towards...

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