Letting agent registration updates

You can sign up for updates about the regulation of letting agents, or ask the Scottish Government a question, by emailing: LettingAgentRegulation@gov.scot.

In your email, please let us know your:

• name
• postal address
• letting agency or organisation name
• preferred email address

Why you might need updates

If you do letting agency work in Scotland you will soon need to:

• comply with a Letting Agent Code of Practice
• join a Register of Letting Agents

When do I need to register?

The Register of Letting Agents is likely to start accepting applications from early 2018. If you're a letting agent, you must submit your application by the 30th September 2018.

What you'll find out about in your updates

You'll get updates about:

• key info and dates for the Code of Practice coming into force on 31/01/2018
• the opening of the new letting agent register
• information about other key changes that impact on the private rented sector, like the new private residential tenancy