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The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, Lisa Nandy MP, has confirmed that England’s register of short-term and holiday lets (STLs) will be fully operational by March 2027. Scotland and Northern Ireland already operate similar schemes, and Wales is implementing a visitor accommodation register from October 2026. Better data on STLs should help local authorities better understand local housing impacts and support compliance with existing health and safety rules.
Letting agents in Scotland should review their reporting, inspection, and repair processes after the Scottish Government published new guidance to support the Investigation and Commencement of Repair (Scotland) Regulations 2026, which come into force on 6 October 2026. The Regulations apply to private rented homes covered by the Repairing Standard, as well as relevant social housing.
Under the Investigation and Commencement of Repair (Scotland) Regulations 2026, landlords must investigate reports of damp or mould within set timescales and provide tenants with a Written Summary of the investigation findings.
New regulations introduce strict timescales for investigating and responding to damp and mould in rented homes across Scotland. Read this fact sheet to understand the new duties, the deadlines landlords must meet and what happens when action cannot be taken within the required timeframe.