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

Property Condition & Scheme of Assistance Forum

Members can consider updates in legislation and share good practice around the issues of Property Condition in the Private Sector and Schemes of Assistance
25th Apr 2024
Online

Adaptations & Scheme of Assistance Forum

An opportunity to join colleagues from other local authorities to consider updates and share good practice around the areas of Adaptations and Schemes of Assistance
3rd May 2024
Online

Latest News

Housing (Scotland Bill) Call for Views

19-Apr-24
Consultation on the Housing (Scotland) Bill was launched 19th April with a closing date of 17th May. There are 15 questions related to the Bill.

13th Annual Empty Homes Conference

13-Feb-24
The 13th annual Scottish Empty Homes Conference will take place in Glasgow on Thursday 29 February. The in-person only event will be held in The Studio on Hope Street near the city centre.

Repairing Standard Statutory Guidance for Private Landlords

01-Feb-24
Scottish Government published updated Repairing Standard Statutory Guidance for Private Landlords on 31st January 2024. Effective from 1st March 2024.

Publications and reports

Private Sector Conference September 2023: A view from Scotland’s Care and Repair Services

Robert Thomson, CO Care and Repair Scotland discusses the role of local authorities and housing association in delivering effective adapataions and support for vulnerbale people. Ruairidh MacKinnon from Care and Repair Lochalsh and Skye shares what an effective local adaptations strategy would look like.

Private Sector Conference September 2023: How can Scotland’s PRS help reduce homelessness?

Ashley Campbell, CIH Policy Manager provides an update on their new research addressing the role of the private rented sector in reducing homelessness.

Private Sector Conference September 2023: Dealing with Scotland’s empty homes

Andy Mosely from Scotland's Empty Homes Partnership provides an overview of their new framework for developing local strategies to bring back empty homes into use.

Past Events

Property Condition & Scheme of Assistance Forum

Members can consider updates in legislation and share good practice around the issues of Property Condition in the Private Sector and Schemes of Assistance
25th Apr 2024
Online

Landlord Registration and HMO Forum

This is an opportunity to consider updates around legislation and share good practice in the areas of Landlord Registration and Houses in Multiple Occupation
16th Apr 2024
Online

Private Sector Factoring Forum

Join your local authority colleagues to share the latest updates related to factoring. This is an opportunity for those involved in factoring services to share current issues and good practice.
26th Mar 2024
Online

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