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Landlords

Scott Hogan, head of Scotland industrial and logistics at Knight Frank

Scotland’s property relief changes are policy in a vacuum - Scott Hogan

The Government announced a “once-in-a-lifetime” overhaul of the private rental sector in England this week, which is estimated to impact around 11 million tenants and landlords across the country.

Renters’ Reform Bill: Pros and cons explained - what it means for you

Svetlana had previously applied for lower rent because her washer and dryer had been broken for more than two years.

Woman uses chatbot ChatGPT to force landlord to fix washer and dryer

In some local authoritiy areas, as many as four in five rental properties received an EPC rating of D or lower. Picture: Steve Parsons/PA Wire

Over half of rented properties set to flout new energy efficiency rules

Landlords could be given more power in new plans proposed by the government

Quarter of renters don’t report repairs over eviction fears

Landlords could be given more power in new plans proposed by the government

What legal rights do UK tenants have when renting?

landlords may soon be given more power to deal with anti-social tenants

Landlords to be given extra powers to evict ‘anti-social’ tenants

CAMRA have responded to the Spring Budget

CAMRA says local pubs still under threat despite draught duty cut

Just two landlords were struck off Scotland's landlord registry in 2022.

Number of Scottish landlords struck-off from registry plummets to just two

Pragmatism will be key for property buyers and sellers - Wilson Browne

Don’t risk losing your rental deposit for the price of a professional clean

Ad Feature Specialist end-of-tenancy cleaners in Scotland

Landlords have called for direct financial support for tenants in Scotland

Landlords push forward with court battle over Scotland's rent controls

Picture: John Devlin

Landlords push forward with court battle over rent controls and eviction ban

DJ Alexander Chief Executive David Alexander

Landlords shouldn’t fear tenants owning pets - David Alexander

The City Art Centre is one of the main council-owned galleries in Edinburgh. Picture: Greg Macvean

Council chief wants museums, galleries and venues to become ‘warm’ refuges

Landlords are seeking legal advice around the Scottish Government's rent freeze bill.

Landlords seek legal advice in first rumblings of court fight over rent freeze b...

A landlord has said he fears many landlords may sell, potentially causing homelessness across Scotland.

Landlord fears new legislation may create homelessness

MSPs voted in favour of a rent freeze at the Scottish Parliament on Thursday afternoon.

Rents frozen for one million households as MSPs pass emergency cost-of-living bi...

The scheme can help tackle homelessness and offer guaranteed rental income

Ad Feature PSL scheme could guarantee rental incomes for Edinburgh landlords

Scottish Green Party co-leader Patrick Harvie led the debate on an emergency rent freeze bill

One million will have rents capped as emergency rent freeze bill passed by MSPs

Hunterston B nuclear power plant in North Ayrshire was permanently shut down in January 2022. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Scotland on Sunday readers' letters: We need nuclear in the mix of our energy so...

Claire Harkins, regional manager for Scotland, Business Moves Group (BMG)

Reimagine your office space to tempt staff to return - Claire Harkins

Landlords are warning new legislation could decimate the rental sector.

Landlords claim strengthening of tenant rights could 'decimate' rental market

David Alexander, head of DJ alexander

Landlords are feeling the pinch too - David Alexander

The supply of homes for rent is shrinking as private landlords continue to leave the market. Picture: Matt Cardy/Getty Images.

Fears over future of private rental market amid landlord exodus

David Alexander Head of DJ alexander

Tenant care matters in cost of living squeeze - David Alexander

A major rethink of Edinburgh city centre has been ordered in the wake of the Covid pandemic and the decline of the rethink centre. Picture: Craig Williamson/SNS Group

Edinburgh orders radical rethink for city centre

David Alexander Head of DJ alexander

Folks need to think of the bigger housing picture - David Alexander

Picture: John Devlin

Landlords raise ‘significant concerns’ over plans to change eviction rules

Private rented homes will be subjected to new rules as part of the Levelling Up agenda (image: NationalWorld)

Landlords could be forced to upgrade '800,000 homes' under new Levelling Up Whit...

Shop vacancies in Scotland were lower in the last three months of last year.

Festive pop-ups helped fill empty shop units in December, but warning remains

House hunting can be a stressful time, so make sure to avoid careless mistakes.

How landlords aid Scotland’s EU workers - David Alexander

A queue of 30 prospective tenancy queue to view a flat on Morningside Road, Edinburgh.

Private landlords clash with student union over housing problem

Around £7m has gone to landlords from the Scottish Government during the pandemic.

Landlords receive 14 times more support than tenants during Covid-19 in Scotland

People will be able to stand at a bar without a mask come August 9, but the issue was clouded for the already beleaguered hospitality industry after Deputy First Minister John Swinney put out inaccurate information on national radio. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

John Swinney’s ‘vertical drinking’ chaos shows we need a clear head on rule chan...

Jack Gallagher

Insider view: Managing director of Western Lettings in Glasgow Jack Gallagher

David Alexander is managing director of DJ Alexander

Landlords are not the bad guys of pandemic - David Alexander

Landlords and tenants farming amnesty can still work - Bob McIntosh

You may have received a reminder of the date that self-assessment tax returns need to be completed by self-employed companies and individuals. Photo: Matthew Lloyd/Getty Images

Filing a tax return need not add to gloom - Jenny Ross

Mr Devine says that for economic prosperity to be maintained, we need vibrant city centres. Picture: John Devlin.

Hoping that the commercial property sector will reignite in 2021 - comment

John Blackwood, Scottish Association of Landlords

Discovering it’s good to talk can help landlords and tenants resolve problems

The High Street needs support to get back to pre-Covid activity levels

One in seven Scots firms fear they won’t be able to pay rent

The picture on Black Friday this year will not be of shoppers in our city centres, as online purchases have soared during lockdown and look likely to continue as many people remain wary of crowds this year

Ad Feature How can high street retailers cope with Covid-19?

“Success will depend on customer loyalty and the demographic of certain areas. Independent shops will do well if they have quality products”

Ad Feature How can high street retailers cope with Covid-19?

Landlords have called for direct financial support for tenants in Scotland

Landlords call for direct financial support for tenants

John Blackwood, chief executive, Scottish Association of Landlords

Sticking-plaster measures store up problems for future – John Blackwood

Universal Credit can include a payment specifically designated for certain housing costs, which can help with rent payments to a private landlord, housing association or interest payments on a mortgage (Photo: Shutterstock)

Universal Credit housing payments are changing - here’s when and why

Councils, housing associations and private landlords are all facing income pressures so they all need support from government to recognise the part they play in providing safe and secure housing

Landlords need more help to stop the collapse of the housing sector – John Black...

The situation facing one of my clients shows how landlords are being squeezed, says Alexander. Picture: Lisa Ferguson.

We must give tax incentives to landlord ‘veterans’ - David Alexander

Private landlords will be able to apply for a loan from the government if their tenants are behind on rent.

Landlords to get help from £5m loan fund if renters fail to pay

The new laws have been designed to protect both renters and landlords. Picture: Shutterstock

New legislation will protect renters from eviction during the coronavirus pandem...

Tax crackdown prompts Edinburgh buy-to-let landlords to admit non-payment

Comment: Young businesses ride the crest of a new wave

David Alexander comment: The blurred lines around rent pressure zones

David Alexander comment: Landlords punished despite fulfilling acute need

Lying landlords ‘should be jailed’

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