DJ Alexander
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Regulation & Law
Leading letting agency told to retrain staff after tenant complaint
Glasgow tenant has demanded compensation from managing agent at tribunal for delayed move-in date, safety checks and how repair issues were handled.
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Regulation & Law
Letting agency warns landlords over Scotland’s new Housing Act
Big Scottish estate agency concerned many landlords may not appreciate the scale of the changes introduced under the Housing (Scotland) Act 2025, now it has received Royal Assent.
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Housing Market
Scottish property tax revenue up an ‘extraordinary’ 750% in ten years
Money raised from the Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) has increased from just £7m in April 2015 to £61m in April 2025, says leading Scottish estate agent.
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Rental market
Survey highlights why Scottish housing market must work together
The housing market in Scotland is made up of a hugely diverse range of property, landlords and tenants, says David Alexander and cooperation is key.
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Latest property news
Landlords reject new rent control laws in Scotland
John Blackwood of the Scottish Association of Landlords warns that a new housing bill will force investors out of the sector.
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Lomond’s march towards UK lettings dominance continues
Boss Ed Phillips says the properties acquired in Scotland share the same footprint as its existing network of offices so represent the ideal fit.
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Regulation & Law
Minister reveals plans to target second homes with higher taxes
The Scottish Government plans to allow local councils to charge double council tax on second homes.
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Housing Market
Scottish house price rises by 50% over the last decade
Research by DJ Alexander says the average price of a detached home in Scotland increased by 55.4% – and doubling in Glasgow and Edinburgh.
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Latest property news
Scottish Government U-turns replacing rent freeze with cap
In a major U-turn, announced by housing minister Patrick Harvie, the Scottish government is to allow rent rises after a campaign from landlord leaders.
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Latest property news
Strike ‘set to hit’ property deals
David Alexander says strike action by civil servants at Registers of Scotland will delay transactions.
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