A new code of practice for letting agents in Scotland
Posted on July 29, 2019 at 3:10 PM
Hi there,
Did you know that as of the 31st of January 2019 any person working for or as a letting agent must adhere to the Letting Agent Code of Practice?
The code practice should help landlords and tenants understand what they should expect if they rent their property through a letting agent.
The good news is that we have sat and passed all our exams and are complying with the current legislation.
Should you wish to find out more about the new code of practice please give me a call on 0141 370 7050.
Robert Ross.
Ross Sales and Lettings are Official Sponsors of the Bothwell Scarecrow Festival 2019
Posted on July 09, 2019 at 12:33 PM
We are super excited to be one of the “Gold” sponsors for this year’s “Bothwell Scarecrow Festival”
Save the date 7-15 September
Last year’s event was brilliant. With over 450 Scarecrows displayed, 30 events and 30,000 followers it was our biggest yet! Once again this year we have a number of new events and activities, as well as some firmly established favourites and with the support of our sponsors and everyone in the community I know that we can make this, our 9th year, the best one yet!
The team are busy planning this year’s events with lots of favourites coming back this year.
It all begins with Sport Weekend, which includes the Scarecrow Champions League Football Tournament on Saturday 7th September, foll
Open House Seals The Deal
Posted on June 12, 2019 at 5:13 PM
Our sales manager "Lynsie Cameron" recently held an "Open House" event for a property we were selling in Bellshill. Not only did this attract viewers that did not come through the online property portals it helped to attract a fantastic offer which our client is delighted with. Great work Lynsie !!!
Changes to Landlord Registration Fees
Posted on May 22, 2019 at 1:18 PM
You may not be aware that The Scottish Government consulted in 2018 on proposed changes to Landlord Registration fees.
The increases have now been approved and will be implemented from 11 June 2019.The increases are as follows:
• Principal Fee £55 will increase to £65
• Property Fee £11 will increase to £15 per property
• Discounted Principal Fee £27.50 will increase to £32.50
• Late Application fees £110 will increase to £130 for each owner
Landlords whose registration expires before 8 September 2019, can renew before the 11 June 2019 and pay at the existing rates.
For further information regarding changes to the fees and the consultation that took place, can be found at more
Minimum EPC requirement Scotland is changing
Posted on April 29, 2019 at 1:22 PM
The Scottish Association of Landlords who we are members of have recently met with the Scottish Government to get an update on the minimum EPC requirement which is due to come in next year for PRS properties. We’ve been advised that draft legislation and guidance will be published for consultation at the end of May and following this regulation will be laid before parliament in the autumn to introduce the following minimum requirements: –
• properties must have a minimum EPC rating of E at change of tenancy from 1 April 2020
• all rental properties must have a minimum EPC rating of E by 31 March 2022
• properties must have a minimum EPC rating of D at change of tenancy from 1 April 2022
• all rental properties must have a minimu
Great News for Robert Ross
Posted on April 25, 2019 at 2:28 PM
Congratulations to one of our Directors “Robert Ross” for passing his exams and becoming a Certified Practitioner at the CIH “Chartered Institute of Housing”. Well done Robert!
