The Scottish Government has launched a consultation on making changes to the Landlord Registration Scheme. The proposed changes include a new fee structure, landlords to confirm/evidence compliance with housing legislation eg safety certificates and the removal of discounts. The responses received will help to shape the changes to the application process that will require landlords to demonstrate that they meet their legal responsibilites.

Our offices will be closed 25 & 26 December and 1 & 2 January during the festive period. We will be open as normal outwith these dates.  

We would like to wish all our clients a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

The Private Housing (Tenancies)( Scotland) Act 2016 which takes effect from 1 December 2017 will introduce a new model tenancy called Private Residential Tenancy. The key aim of Private Residential Model is to provide security, stability and predictability for tenants and appropriate safeguards for landlords, lenders and investors.

The Private Residential Tenancy will be