I was lucky enough to go on a day trip across the water to Dunoon the other week. I’d been invited by Argyll and Bute’s Empty Homes Officer Kelly Ferns. Kelly was in cahoots with one...
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Tenants win court case against landlord who ignored deposit scheme
We are often asked by clients whether it is worth their while to take action when their landlord isn’t doing what they should be. We know there are many professional landlords who do...
Scotland abolishes letting agent fees
The Chancellor’s Autumn Statement today has brought some good news for tenants across England, with the announcement that the UK Government will be banning letting agents from charging fees...
Be a #SocialMediaSanta and give a homeless child a Christmas to remember.
With only 5 Fridays left before the big day, our attention at Shelter Scotland turns once again to Social Media Santa. We have over 5,000 reasons stopping us from celebrating this year...
Benefit cap highlights need for renewed action on Homelessness
Between the fever-pitch media excitement in the run up to the US Presidential Election vote tomorrow and the ongoing fallout from the referendum on EU membership closer to home, you could...