Tenants and landlords are set to benefit from new plans to
modernise Scotland’s private rented sector, says Housing Minister Margaret
Burgess.
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The Private Rented Sector strategy outlines the Scottish
Government’s plans to work in partnership with letting agents on the
introduction of new regulations for the industry.
The strategy also lays out plans to attract investment to
support the construction sector to build
new homes.
Speaking at a joint Shelter Scotland and Scottish
Association of Landlords event, the Minister set out the Government’s aim to
improve management standards and quality of service for tenants and landlords.
She said:
“Scotland enjoys a thriving private rented sector, and I am
eager that it continues to grow in a way that meets the needs of every tenant
and landlord.
Letting Agents play an important role in managing private
rented properties. We want to ensure
that all Letting Agents meet the standards of those that provide the best
service. By working together with
letting agents on further regulation of the industry, we will help to
ensure private rented accommodation is
of a good quality and well managed, benefitting both tenants and landlords.
One of our key challenges is to address the growing demand
for private rented housing, from short term flexible rents to longer term
tenancies. This Strategy commits us to
consulting in the near future with all stakeholders to examine the suitability
and effectiveness of the current tenancy regime, and we will consider
legislative change where required.”
John Blackwood, Chief Executive of Scottish Association of
Landlords said:
“The Scottish Association of Landlords (SAL) welcomes this
publication as it reinforces the existing good practice of by far the majority
of landlords and letting agents in Scotland. SAL also welcomes the Scottish
Government’s aim to see the private rented sector in Scotland grow and provide
a well-managed housing sector.”
Please click on the link below to view a copy of the
published strategy:
http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2013/05/5877
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