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Making Tax Digital is coming – get ready now
By HMRC From April 2026, Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax will transform how self-employed individuals and landlords manage their tax. In fact, it’s the biggest change to Income Tax since HMRC launched Self Assessment more than 30 years ago. ...
CIH Scotland Private Rented Sector Survey
CIH Scotland is undertaking research with housing professionals and tenants working and living in the private rented sector (PRS). A well-functioning PRS is essential to the overall functioning of the housing system, providing dynamic, accessible housing to...
Data (Use and Access) Act 2025: Changes to UK Data Protection Law
The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (DUA) became law on 19 June 2025 and, once implemented, will make changes to the UK’s data protection framework. The UK Government is taking a ‘staged’ approach to introducing the changes, with most expected to take effect in...
EPC reform
The Scottish Government has recently published draft legislation to reform energy performance certificates (EPCs) in Scotland.From 31st October 2026, EPCs will include a new Heat Retention Rating, showing how well the property retains heat. It is expected that future...
Landlord Voice – episode 5 is now available
Episode 5: Why is training so important in Scotland’s private rented sector? Alan Grant and John Blackwood are back with another episode of Landlord Voice. In this packed episode, John and Alan discuss the Housing (Scotland) Bill and the ways in which SAL has...
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