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January 18, 2024

Rent caps to continue, says Scottish government

The Scottish government has revealed its plan for future rent controls, after the Cost of Living Act (Tenant Protection) (Scotland) ends in March.

Rent cap legal, rules Scottish court

The Scottish government can continue to cap rent increases after the Court of Appeal's ruling. What does that mean for the private rented sector?

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Relief at last for undesignated client account holders?

The government will launch a consultation into anti-money laundering laws and banks’ treatment of undesignated client accounts, following sustained pressure from the lettings industry.

Reliable data needed to solve ‘rental crisis’ – PayProp weighs in on Scottish Government rent freeze consultation

PayProp data, based on real rental transactions, shows much more moderate rental increases than other surveys.

Renaming rental providers

What do you call someone who owns and rents out residential property? If you said “landlord”, it may soon be time to update your dictionary.

Remembering a royal philanthropist

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s passing has been mourned by people from all backgrounds around the world. But, outside her family, it may be the UK charity sector that feels her loss most keenly.

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