Tag: Kevin Stewart
‘Screeching U-turn’ by Scottish government over controversial short-lets regulation
New laws to regulate short-term lets in Scotland have been delayed so the Scottish government can draw up draft guidance.
Scots short lets landlords to face £377 licence fee, minister reveals
Scottish Housing minister Kevin Stewart has refused to back down on the issue of regulating short-term lets, insisting that local authorities need powers...
BREAKING: Scots reveal eviction ban extension – but will England and...
The Scottish government is to extend its evictions ban for another two months after the current temporary ban finishes on 22nd January.
LATEST: £10m Scots rent loan scheme opens for applications
Scotland’s rent support loan scheme has now opened for applications while the English Government has yet to emulate either this or the...
BREAKING: Compulsory licensing of Airbnb moves a step closer in Scotland
Compulsory regulation of Airbnb short-lets in Scotland is now only 18 months away after the country’s government launched its final consultation on...
BREAKING: Sturgeon says evictions ban will be extended for another six...
Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has let slip that subject to parliamentary approval, her government intends to extend the country’s evictions ban...
Landlords face renewed Airbnb clampdown by Scottish government
The Scottish Government is set to resume its plan to crackdown on short-term Airbnb rentals following a temporary halt to the proposed...
Scots landlords ‘need more time to meet energy efficient regulations after...
Scottish landlords are
urging their government to give properties a year extra to meet new energy
efficiency targets once the Covid crisis has eased.
BREAKING: Scots launch £5m aid fund for private landlords if they...
Aim of fund is to ensure that no tenant loses their home during the pandemic and is being offered to landlords...