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Plug-in solar panels
With new legislation allowing plug-in solar panels to be sold in the UK, some tenants may be wishing to install one in their home. For information on how plug-in solar panels work and what to consider before installing one, see guidance on the Energy Saving Trust’s...
New suggested additional tenancy terms
SAL has amended it’s suggested additional tenancy terms including adding terms related to plug-in solar panels and e-bikes/e-scooters. The latest version of the terms can be found in the resources section of the SAL website here (you should log into the SAL website...
SAL in the media – July and August 2026
See the latest news articles featuring SAL in the media: 27/08/2026 – Press & Journal – Tribunal delays are evicting landlords from the Scottish rental market 21/07/2026 – Elite Agent – Up to 12 months for a hearing: Scotland’s...
EPC reform update
Earlier this year, the Scottish Government announced an indefinite delay to the introduction of new style EPCs in Scotland. These were due to be introduced on 31 October 2026 but because of UK government delays with the introduction of the methodology which will be...
Buy-to-let market update – August 2026
By: Doug Hall, director, 3mc Welcome to ‘Buy-to-let market’, a column aimed at providing you with recent criteria and product updates within the buy-to-let (BTL) lending markets. Note, any product update reflects the lenders most recent update, rather than all updates...
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