Scotland’s PRS faces a rent control crisis as supply declines

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Scotland’s private rented sector (PRS) is facing a perfect storm of rising rents and concerns about dwindling supply as the Scottish government pushes for rent controls, one firm says.

CityLets warns that as the Scottish Government continues to push forward with legislation to control rents in PRS hotspots

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Landlords fear being “taxed to the hilt” by Labour, rush to sell before November

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A new Labour government, Section 24 tax, and the proposed Renters Rights Bill have landlords understandably worried. Coupled with the threat of 45% Capital Gains Tax, it looks like before too long, landlords are going to be “taxed to the hilt.” It makes sense

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E-Bikes in Rental Properties: Key Considerations for Landlords

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As e-bikes and scooters become an increasingly popular mode of transportation, both for personal use and for tenants who work as local food delivery riders, landlords must navigate the unique challenges these electric-powered vehicles present in rental properties.

While e-bikes offer tenants a convenient and eco-friendly way to commute

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Property118 Incorporation Client Speaks Out

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When the letter from HMRC landed on my doormat, I barely gave it a second thought. It seemed like just another piece of bureaucratic correspondence. But as I unfolded the paper and scanned the contents, the words “compliance check” hit me like a punch to the gut.

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Why councils can’t run private rented homes – after another failed landlord fiasco

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Every private landlord in the country must know that their local council is hopeless and doesn’t understand the private rented sector – but did you know that they couldn’t run a bath?

I’m talking, of course, about the not-so-shocking news that another private landlord organisation created by a council has hit the buffers.

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Rent controls in Scotland Unworkable and unaffordable

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The Housing Scotland Bill must be scrapped or significantly amended, a leading property firm warns.

DJ Alexander, Scotland’s largest lettings and estate agency, says that the proposed rent controls will do more harm than good.

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ARLA Propertymark president offers tips for women in property and urges government to listen to landlords

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From humble beginnings in a small letting agency in Cardiff Bay to ARLA Propertymark President.

Angharad Trueman’s property journey has seen her break the ‘glass ceiling’ and now as ARLA Propertymark president she’s urging the government to listen not just to tenant groups but also landlords.

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Lender urges government support for landlord EPC upgrades

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Skipton Group has called on the government to introduce incentives and support for landlords to upgrade their properties to meet new energy efficiency standards.

Under government plans, all rental properties must achieve an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of Band C by 2030.

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Rents start falling in major cities as rental inflation slows

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Rents in major UK cities are beginning to fall for the first time in years – the pace of rental inflation is now at its lowest level in nearly three years.

According to research from Zoopla, cities like London

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EPC targets could face delays without flexible approach warns industry body

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More than 340,000 homes must be upgraded every year to hit 2030 EPC C targets.

However, Propertymark says at the current rate, it will take an extra 12 years to get all rented homes up to EPC C standards.

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