The SafeDeposits Scotland Charitable Trust has launched its second Voice of the Landlord survey, building on the success of last year's inaugural study. This annual national survey aims to capture the views and experiences of landlords across Scotland's private rented sector, generating valuable evidence to inform future policy, practice, and public debate. Why this research matters Over the past decade, Scotland's private rented sector has undergone significant reform - and

The State of the Nation report takes a closer look at what it's like to rent and let homes in Scotland. It brings together key findings from the 2024 Voice of the Tenant and Voice of the Landlord surveys. Funded by the SafeDeposits Scotland Charitable Trust , the surveys reflect the views and experiences of over 1,000 tenants and nearly 1,200 landlords across Scotland. They cover key issues like affordability, property conditions, and changes in housing legislation. The f

The SafeDeposits Scotland Charitable Trust has today published a report which provides new insights on landlords' views and experiences of the private rented sector in Scotland. The report is based on the findings from a representative survey of 1,100 landlords commissioned by the Trust, which will be repeated annually to capture evolving trends.

The SafeDeposits Scotland Charitable Trust, the grant-giving charity funded by not-for-profit tenancy deposit protection scheme SafeDeposits Scotland, has received approval from the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) to make changes to its constitution that enable it to support a broader scope of initiatives.

The Trustees of the SafeDeposits Scotland Charitable Trust met on 12th December to consider the latest round of funding applications submitted to the Trust. Having reviewed and discussed the applications, the Trustees were pleased to award grants to three initiatives, each meeting the aim of advancing education in relation to best practice, legal rights and obligations in private rented housing.

A new national survey, Voice of the Tenant (Scotland), has shed light on the challenges faced by tenants in Scotland's private rented sector. Conducted with 1,000 tenants across the country, the representative survey highlights significant gaps in tenant awareness about their rights and available support when issues arise with their rental properties.