Private Sector Network

Our communities of practice are a group of like minded professionals that work (or have an interest in) an area of housing practice.

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About

The Private Sector Services include forums, training, good practice, and direct liaison with Scottish Government officials on key issues relating to private sector housing services. A dedicated Private Sector Officer provides services to members opting to subscribe to the add-on Private Sector Services.

This network meets twice per annum, focussing on six discrete topics, shown below. This offers a supportive environment for members. Focussed on best practice, as well as the latest policy updates, meetings are always vibrant places to be, to share successes and challenges alike.

 

Key Content

1

Private Landlord Registration

2

Scottish Houses of Multiple Occupation

3

Property Condition and Scheme of Assistance

4

Aids and Adaptations

5

Factoring

6

Short-term Let Licensing

Services

Forthcoming Events

Private Sector Network – Short Term Lets Licensing Forum

Join colleagues from other LAs and representatives from Scottish Government to consider matters around Short Term Lets Licensing
8th Oct 2026

Private Sector Network – Landlord Registration & HMO Forum

Join your colleagues from other LAs and representatives from Scottish Government to consider current matters around Landlord Registration
21st Oct 2026
Online

Private Sector Housing Network – Factoring Forum

Join your colleagues from other local authorities to consider current matters around factoring within the private sector
17th Nov 2026
Online

Publications and reports

Member Query – Scheme of Assistance Legal Fees

Outcome of member query on local authority charges for adaptation grant title registrations.

Member Query – Consequential Repairs in Tenements

Outcome of member query which looked at whether consequential repairs to private areas of tenement properties, caused by defects in common parts, should be treated as a shared responsibility under the Missing Share Scheme.

DVFM Report – Tenant Satisfaction in New Affordable Housing 2022-2025

This is SHN’s first report on tenant satisfaction in new developments. The findings are based on feedback from 413 tenants living in 723 new homes delivered by seven local authorities and nine registered social landlords between July 2022 and November 2025.

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