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23/10/2026

Could your property’s title deeds actually be holding up essential repairs?
For tenement owners, understanding what your titles say about responsibility for common areas and repair costs is crucial.
But what happens when the titles no longer reflect how your building actually works or when owners disagree about changing them?

This latest blog looks at why titles might need to change, what the process involves, and what happens when owners can’t agree. Read the full guide to changing titles.

Under One Roof Scotland

https://www.citylets.co.uk/blog/changing-titles/

Valuable information from Under One Roof regarding changing property titles.

09/10/2026

Scotland’s housing sector is facing major change but is the Scottish Government’s latest Programme for Government enough?
From rent controls and Awaab’s Law to 110,000 affordable homes and changes affecting landlords...this blog looks into key measures and what they could mean for property professionals:

ARLA Propertymark

https://www.citylets.co.uk/blog/scottish-governments-programme-for-government-what-are-the-key-measures/

Propertymark covers these key pertinent points: supply & delivery, renting, temp accommodation and give us their take.

02/10/2026

Are Scotland’s housing standards ready for what’s coming next? Listen to Episode 114 of Let’s Talk with Daryl McIntosh, CEO of Share as he tackles healthy homes, factoring, qualifications, workplace wellbeing, governance and the future of Scotland’s housing sector.

01/10/2026

10 working days. 3 working days. 5 working days...from 6 October, Scotland’s Awaab’s Law will introduce new legal duties and strict timescales for landlords dealing with damp and mould. But what exactly needs to be done and what can landlords do now to get ahead?

This latest article looks at the causes of damp and mould, how they can be tackled, and what landlords need to know about their new responsibilities. Read the full article to make sure you’re prepared.

Under One Roof Scotland

25/09/2026

Awaab’s Law is coming to Scotland and the clock is ticking for private landlords. From 6 October, new duties will apply to investigating and addressing damp and mould, with strict timescales to be aware of.
Find out exactly what landlords need to know, from the 10-working-day investigation deadline to repair requirements and record keeping in this essential guide:

A comprehensive dive into Awaab;s Law (Scotland) with BKF covering landlord obligations, repairs and keeping records.

24/09/2026

Don't miss hearing Citylets MD, Thomas Ashdown, discuss market data and rent controls on Scottish Letting Day.

Thomas Ashdown from Citylets will be speaking at Scottish Letting Day 2026.

Session title: Rent controls – Will market data make or break?

Session summary: Thomas reviews the latest Scottish market figures in the context of rent controls and whether the data makes a positive or negative case. With Scottish local authorities mandated to provide an assessment of their market by May 2027, Thomas reviews the data in some of Scotland’s largest markets and queries the anomalies of the Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) Act which could influence the enactment of future legislation.

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24/09/2026

One of the most stressful parts of every tenancy, is the beginning.

Deposit protection is just one of many considerations for landlords. In our latest Citylets article we give you a checklist to help get your tenancy off to a good start.

👉 https://ow.ly/k4vS50ZQvvG

18/09/2026

The tenancy has barely started but could you already be setting yourself up for problems later? From inventories and essential paperwork to deposit protection, getting the basics right from day one can save landlords a lot of hassle when the tenancy ends. Here’s what you need to know:

https://www.citylets.co.uk/blog/landlord-checklist-getting-your-tenancy-off-to-a-good-start/

SafeDeposits Scotland

Landlords- How to get your tenancy off on the right track including deposit protection and necessary documents.

18/09/2026

🎙️ We recently joined the team at Citylets for an episode of Let’s Talk!

We chatted about Scotland’s investment market, the continued growth of tenanted sales and what the future could hold for the PRS.

We also discussed changing investor priorities, long-term investment strategies, tenant communication during property sales and how MacWood supports landlords through changing circumstances.

🎧 Listen to the full episode now: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Wmeekh2mdQqPvUxrxbwoY

11/09/2026

Is selling with tenants in situ becoming the new normal?
In episode 113 of Lets Talk, Portolio's Chris Wood and Ross MacDonald discuss the growing tenanted sales market, what's driving investor demand, and how Scotland's property investment landscape is evolving.
Listen here for full podcast: https://bit.ly/4A4TOfn