Build To Rent

Highlight Housing is pleased to announce its membership with the Scottish Association of Landlords (SAL), Scotland’s leading organisation representing private landlords and letting agents. This partnership reflects our commitment to supporting the private rented sector and strengthening housing provision across Scotland.Strengthening Our Industry EngagementBy joining SAL, Highlight Housing becomes part...

We’re pleased to announce a new partnership with LetAlliance, a trusted provider of tenant referencing and insurance services across the UK. This collaboration enhances Highlight Housing’s ability to offer a complete, professional lettings and management service to our clients and residents across Edinburgh, the Lothians and Fife. As a growing Scottish letting agent focused on new build homes,...

By Ryan Blair, Managing Director, Highlight Housing Reforming Scotland’s Housing System The Housing (Scotland) Bill, introduced to the Scottish Parliament in March 2024, represents one of the most significant efforts in recent years to reform housing legislation in Scotland. Its core ambition is to improve the private and social rented sectors, enhance tenant rights, and place greater emphasis on...

We’re pleased to share that Highlight Housing is now an approved Scottish Letting Agency, officially registered with Letting Agent Registration Number LARN2503008. This milestone marks the next step in our journey to support the delivery and long-term management of good-quality new build homes across Scotland. As we expand our services, we will soon be launching tenant allocation, rental management,...

Today, 1 April 2025, the Scottish Government’s temporary rent controls - originally introduced under emergency legislation during the cost of living crisis - have officially come to an end. The expiration of these controls signals a shift in the private rented sector, creating a more flexible environment for landlords, investors, and Build to Rent operators. But with this change also comes increased...