Landlords need to be aware of the potential future impact of the Housing (Scotland) Act 2025 according to a prominent property firm. DJ Alexander Ltd.
The largest lettings and estate agency in Scotland is concerned that many landlords may not appreciate the significance of the changes outlined in the Housing (Scotland) Act 2025 which has now received its Royal Assent.
The Act is due to be phased in over a number of years with local authority assessments of rent conditions in each area of Scotland to be presented to the Scottish Government by May 31 2027. Following these assessments and further regulations ministers can designate specific areas for rent control which are anticipated to come into effect by mid to late 2027 or early 2028.
Kevin Fraser, the managing director of DJ Alexander Scotland, comments: “While the timescale for implementation of the Housing (Scotland) Act may seem some way off it is essential for landlords to ensure that they are prepared now for the implications it will have on their business. This is a major piece of legislation that impacts the legal, regulatory, and financial operation of the private rented sector (PRS) and landlords need to be aware that their business will be affected.”
“Landlords must ensure that they know precisely how this legislation will affect their ability to operate, their profitability, and their relationship with the regulatory bodies and with their tenants. With the majority of landlords in Scotland operating between one and five properties it can be difficult to find the time to understand fully the implications of changing legislation.
“This Act will potentially limit the amount landlords can raise rent; it may force landlords to allow tenants to make alterations to properties and to have pets; and it has the potential to have a serious impact on the viability and profitability of homes in the letting sector. But there are solutions to ensure that landlords can continue to operate a successful letting business with the right information and advice.
He concludes: “Renting properties has never been more complex, and the sector has faced unprecedented change over the last decade. Landlords understand the need to keep ahead of these changes to ensure their business is compliant and profitable. The introduction of this Act has prompted DJ Alexander to put on two free landlord events in Edinburgh on November 26 and Aberdeen on November 27 to provide a full range of accountancy, financial, legal and property advice to ensure that landlords can confidently and assuredly face up to the challenges posed by the Housing (Scotland) Act 2025.
More details and free tickets here:
Edinburgh Landlord & Investor Event Tickets, Wed, Nov 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM | EventbriteAberdeen Landlord and Investor Event Tickets, Thu, Nov 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM | Eventbrite3
This article is taken from Landlord Today