Private Sector Housing

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 Factoring Forum

Join your colleagues to consider current matters around factoring in the private sector
5th Mar 2026
Online

Short Term Lets Licensing Forum

Join your colleagues from other local authorities to consider current matters around Short Term Let Licensing
19th Mar 2026
Online

Publications and reports

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.

Missing Shares process

A summary of the Missing Shares process used by Glasgow City Council as at September 2025

Member Query Responses re Mutual Bank Accounts for Shared Repairs

All responses to a member query around availability of and issues with Joint/Mutual Bank accounts. Used for shared repairs and for Missing Shares payments

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