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Albany Lettings Newsletter
Estate Agent in Edinburgh
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Housing (Scotland) Bill Passed: What It Means for Tenants and Landlords
8th October 2025On 30 September 2025, the Scottish Parliament passed the Housing (Scotland) Bill, marking one of the biggest updates to housing law in years. The new Bill, which now awaits Royal Assent, aims to create a fairer balance between tenant protection, landlord confidence, and housing investment. It ...
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What is a Property’s EPC Rating? (And Why It Matters for Landlords in Scotland)
21st June 2025With new energy efficiency laws on the horizon, Scottish landlords must understand EPC ratings and take action to future-proof their rental properties.
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HMO Rules in Scotland: What Every Landlord Needs to Know
13th May 2025If you're renting to three or more unrelated tenants in Scotland, your property may be classed as a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO). That means you must be licensed—and fully compliant with Scottish housing law. Here’s what every landlord needs to know to avoid costly mistakes.
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Deposit Protection Schemes: Are You Using One Legally in Scotland?
12th May 2025If you're a landlord in Scotland, protecting your tenant's deposit is not just best practice—it's the law. Under the Tenancy Deposit Scheme (Scotland) Regulations 2011, all deposits must be lodged with a government-approved scheme within 30 days. Failure to do so could cost you up to three times the deposit amount in penalties. In this blog, we break down what deposit protection schemes are, when and how to use them, and how Albany Lettings can help you stay compliant every step of the way.
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Fix or Upgrade? A Landlord’s Guide to Smarter Property Maintenance Decisions in Edinburgh
30th April 2025Not sure whether to repair or replace? Learn how Edinburgh landlords can make cost-effective decisions between fixing and upgrading, plus the long-term benefits of each approach.
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