Private renting

Scottish housing market bulletins collating a range of statistics on house prices, housing market activity, cost and availability of finance and repossessions.

Views sought on plans to deliver fairer rented sector.

We are consulting on the draft A New Deal for Tenants - rented sector strategy, which seeks to improve accessibility, affordability choices and standards across the whole rented sector in Scotland.  

Joint Scottish Government and COSLA consultation on the proposals for new prevention of homelessness duties. This consultation creates an opportunity for individuals and organisations to have their say on changes to the homelessness system in Scotland.

Legislation laid before Scottish Parliament.

Summary document setting out the results of the full Equality impact assessment (EQIA) which has been carried out for the Heat in Buildings strategy.

The Scottish Government response to the recommendations of the independent evaluation of the practical fire safety guidance for existing high rise domestic buildings and the practical fire safety guidance for existing specialised housing.

Independent evaluation of the practical fire safety guidance for existing high rise domestic buildings and the practical fire safety guidance for existing specialised housing to determine whether the guidance is used by those it is intended for, is helpful, and what may be needed to strengthen it.

This publication presents statistics on average private sector rent levels in Scotland by Broad Rental Market Area and size of property, for the years 2010 to 2021.

This draft heat network delivery plan sets out how the provisions of the Heat Networks (Scotland) Act 2021, and related policies, will contribute to increased heat networks across Scotland. It also outlines the proposed regulatory regime for the heat networks sector in Scotland.

This business and regulatory impact assessment (BRIA) accompanies our Heat in Buildings Strategy.

Summary document of the Fairer Scotland Duty assessment process which has been carried out for the Heat in Buildings Strategy.

Island communities impact assessment (ICIA) for the Heat in Buildings Strategy.

Summary document setting out the results of the full child rights and wellbeing impact assessment which has been carried out for the Heat in Buildings Strategy.

Summary of the latest Scottish housing market data.

£10m to help people worst affected by pandemic to avoid eviction.

Sets out the Scottish Ministers’ framework for monitoring the compliance and enforcement of letting agent regulation in Scotland.

Landlords reaffirm commitment to avoiding evictions.

Balancing neighbourhood needs with tourism interests.

This draft licensing guidance Part 2 is intended for Scottish licensing authorities, letting agencies and platforms facilitating short-term lets in Scotland.

Planning circular 1/2021 providing guidance on establishing a short-term let control area.

Draft licensing guidance intended for hosts and operators of short-term lets inScotland. There is also supplementary guidance for licensing authorities to which you can refer for more detailed information.

This consultation seeks views on the Scottish Government's short-term lets draft Licensing Order and Business and Regulatory Impact Assessment (BRIA). The Scottish Government intends to lay the Licensing Order at the Scottish Parliament in September 2021.

This draft planning guidance is intended for hosts and operators of short-term lets. A separate planning circular has been prepared for planning authorities.

Forms and guidance including notices to leave and rent increases in relation to the private residential tenancy.

Ensuring equal quality of homes.

Rented Sector strategy to be part of major new housing publication.

Tenants and landlords can apply for support beyond 31 March.

Legislation for licensing scheme withdrawn from Scottish Parliament.  

Guidance for private sector landlords in Scotland.

Business and regulatory impact assessment (BRIA) relating to the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (Licensing of Short-term Lets) Order 2021 (“the Licensing Order”) and the Town And Country Planning (Short-Term Let Control Areas) (Scotland) Regulations 2021 (“the Control Area Regulations”).

Report on the Scottish Government’s short term lets: consultation on a licensing scheme and planning control areas in Scotland which ran from 14 September to 16 October 2020.

New scheme to help those impacted by pandemic.

Six week temporary halt to protect tenants

Figures from the 2019 survey, including updated fuel poverty rates, energy efficiency ratings, the condition of housing and the Scottish Housing Quality Standard.

An Official Statistics Publication for Scotland.

This publication presents statistics on average private sector rent levels in Scotland by Broad Rental Market Area and size of property, for the years 2010 to 2020.

Consultation on licensing plans.

Information about the statutory and discretionary clauses in the model private residential tenancy agreement.

UK government urged to strengthen social security system.

Support to protect tenants.

Notes to be used where the written terms of the tenancy are in an agreement drafted by the landlord. These notes supersede previous versions of this guidance.

Model tenancy form for use from December 2017. You can create a tenancy using an online form at www.mygov.scot/tenancy-agreement-scotland

New legislation will protect people, public services and the economy.

New powers outlined for justice, public services and the economy

Emergency Scottish legislation in response to coronavirus.

Advice and support to resolve disputes over shared upkeep.

Research to assess the impact, positive and negative, of short-term lets (STLs) in Scotland, with a focus on communities, particularly on neighbourhoods and housing.

Independent analysis of the responses submitted to the short-term lets consultation on a regulatory framework for Scotland.

This equality impact assessment (EQIA) covers The Private Landlord Registration (Information) (Scotland) Regulations 2019 and The Private Landlord Registration (Fees) (Scotland) Regulations 2019.

This child rights and wellbeing impact assessment (CRWIA) covers The Private Landlord Registration (Information) (Scotland) Regulations 2019 and The Private Landlord Registration (Fees) (Scotland) Regulations 2019.

This business and regulatory impact assessment (BRIA) covers The Private Landlord Registration (Information) (Scotland) Regulations 2019 and The Private Landlord Registration (Fees) (Scotland) Regulations 2019.

Rental market to benefit from £30 million investment.

We are seeking your views on adding new categories to the definition of an HMO in relation to accommodation that contract and transient workers stay in when working away from home.

Guidance on allocating homes in the social rented sector.

Revised guidance for social landlords on the Energy Efficiency Standard for Social Housing (EESSH), February 2019.

Guidance for private sector landlords on regulations relating to installation of fire detection and warning systems.

This revised model agreement replaces the 2002 model agreement for Scottish secure tenancies created on or after 1 May 2019.

Revised model agreement for short Scottish secure tenancies created on antisocial behaviour related grounds on or after 1 May 2019.

Revised model agreement for short Scottish secure tenancies created on grounds unrelated to antisocial behaviour on or after 1 May 2019.

This publication presents statistics on private sector rent levels in Scotland over the years 2010 to 2018.

Analysis of responses to our public consultation on changes to fee structure and required prescribed information for landlord registration.

This content has been superseded by the 2021 version at https://www.gov.scot/publications/regulation-letting-agents-monitoring-compliance-enforcement-framework-updated-2021/ .

The consultation invites views on proposals to ask landlords for additional information to demonstrate that they meet their legal responsibilities.

Letting agent code of practice goes live.

Notice under the Housing (Scotland) Act 1998 to inform a prospective tenant that they have a short assured tenancy.

Greater security for tenants and safeguards for landlords.

Template to be used by local authorities who want to apply to Ministers for a Rent Pressure Zone (RPZ).

Requirements that a local authority must meet for a Rent Pressure Zone (RPZ) application to be valid.

An Official Statistics Publication for Scotland.

This publication presents statistics on private sector rent levels in Scotland over the years 2010 to 2017.

An Official Statistics Publication for Scotland

Consultation paper and supporting documents on the proposals to revise the code of conduct for registered property factors.

Choices for Scottish claimants begin.

**Not to be used**. These notes were replaced by 'Universal credit for people living in Scotland: further information' on 1 February 2018.

**Not to be used**. These notes were replaced by 'Universal credit for people living in Scotland: further information' on 31 January 2018.

Assessment published in connection with consultation on new standards for fire and smoke alarms in Scottish housing across all tenures.

Short report summarising the key findings from the Scottish household survey 2016: annual report.

Results from the 2016 edition of the continuous survey based on a sample of the general population in private residences in Scotland.

Partial impact assessment published in connection with consultation on new standards for fire and smoke alarms in Scottish housing.

Consultation seeking views on possible changes to standards required for fire and smoke alarms in Scottish homes.

Consultation on protecting homes against fire and smoke.

New guidance for local authorities.

New guidance for local authorities.

Assessment of how the new statutory guidance regarding landlord registration will affect Scottish Government's aims for business regulation.

Assessment of how the new statutory guidance regarding landlord registration will affect Scottish Government's aims for equality.

Statutory guidance for local authorities regarding the effective regulation of landlord registration.

Letting agents have six months to meet requirements of statutory code.

Guidance for private sector tenants on the Private Housing (Tenancies) (Scotland) Act 2016.

Guidance for private sector landlords on the Private Housing (Tenancies) (Scotland) Act 2016.

Guidance for local authority officers in Scotland who are involved with permanent mobile home site licensing.

Partial business and regulatory impact assessment (BRIA) of our consultation on efficiency and condition standards.

Partial business and regulatory impact assessment (BRIA) of our consultation on efficiency and condition standards.

Consultation on proposals to improve the energy efficiency and amend the repairing standard in the private rented sector.

Analysis of responses to consultation seeking views on regulations and policy supporting the new private residential tenancy.

A newsletter which gives an outline of Scottish Government priorities for tenants, residents and landlords throughout Scotland.

Guidance for local authorities on the Housing (Scotland) Act 2014 (SSI 2015/252) Enhanced Enforcement Areas Schemes Regulations 2015.

New landlord registration system goes live.

New powers to be used to meet needs of people of Scotland

The final business regulatory impact assessment relating to the reform of the mobile home site licensing system.

This Equality Impact Assessment (EQIA) ensures that the policy has taken account of impacts on equalities.

This pack applies to tenancies created before 1 December 2017. From then on, new Private Residential Tenancies will not require a Tenant Information Pack.

Guidance for private sector landlords in Scotland.

Statistics on private sector rent levels in Scotland over the years 2010 to 2016.

An Official Statistics Publication for Scotland.

Responses received to the proposals for regulations supporting the new licensing system for mobile home sites with permanent residents.

Consultation seeking views on secondary legislation and further policy to support the new private residential tenancy.

A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

Homeless applications also reduced.

A National and Official Statistics Publication for Scotland.

Overview of how the property factor registration fit and proper person test is applied.

Local Housing Allowance rates from April 2016 - March 2017.

This publication presents statistics on private sector rent levels in Scotland over the years 2010 to 2015 (years to end-September) using data from the Rent Service Scotland market evidence database. It presents information on rent levels for different property sizes across each of the 18 broad rental market areas in Scotland. It contains information on average rents as well as rents at the higher and lower end of the market.

Private landlords' obligations to make sure properties meet a minimum physical standard.

Plan identifying priority actions agreed upon by housing sector representatives to ensure we are able to deliver the objectives set out in our housing strategies.

Our vision and strategic aims for the private rented sector.

Information for landlords and letting agents about tenant information packs.