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Landlord Voice – episode 8 is now available to view
Episode 8 – What does the 2026 Scottish Budget mean for landlords? Hosts John Blackwood and Alan Grant return for a new season of Landlord Voice. With the Scottish Budget looming, the guys analyse what it might mean for Scotland’s private rented sector....
Buy-to-let market update
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. The information within this article is correct as at 29/01/2026. Buy-to-let market update:...
Home Energy Scotland webinar
Home Energy Scotland are hosting the following free webinar: Preparing for Change: Energy Standards & Support for Private Sector LandlordsWednesday 4th February1pm or 7pm (two sessions available) The webinar is open to private landlords, letting agents and estate...
SAL in the media
Scottish Budget: No worst-case scenario for landlords but a missed opportunity By John Blackwood, SAL chief executive – guest author for Property118.com At the time of writing, the Scottish Budget process is ongoing in the Scottish Parliament. Sectors across our...
Awaab’s Law duties set to commence in October 2026
New draft regulations to protect tenants from damp and mould have been laid in the Scottish Parliament. If approved by parliament, the Investigation and Commencement of Repair (Scotland) Regulations 2026 will introduce new duties on landlords to investigate reports of...
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