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 Housing – Short Term Let Forum February 2025

Join your colleagues and Scottish Government representatives to hear about the latest updates around Short Term Let Licensing. Take the opportunity to consider challenges and share good practice.
19th Feb 2025
Online

Publications and reports

Highland Council – examples of unconventional ladders to high level sleeping areas

Highland Council provided four examples of unconventional ladders/stairs to high level sleeping areas as part of a Member Query January 2025

Scottish Private Landlord Survey 2024

Scotland’s Housing Network (SHN) is pleased to welcome you to our first report on the Scottish Private Rented Sector. This report has been informed by a national survey of landlords and letting agents who own and/or manage privately rented properties in Scotland.

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