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12/05/2026

This video explains what property rental expenses are allowable for legal, management and other professional fees. It covers:• what qualifies as an allowable...

16/04/2026

Housing (Scotland) Act 2025

Recent and upcoming changes

Requests for Rent and Property Details

From 1 April 2026, councils can ask registered landlords for rent and property information under the Housing (Scotland) Act 2025.

All councils must assess rent conditions in their area and submit a report to Scottish Ministers by 31 May 2027, and at least once every five years after that. This information helps Scottish Ministers decide whether a rent control area is needed.

Rent control areas can only be introduced where restricting rent increases is considered necessary and proportionate. Before any decision is made, Scottish Ministers must consult local authorities and representatives of landlords and tenants.

Why is this information be asked for?

Accurate rent information is essential to understand local rent pressures and to support fair, evidence based decisions.

The Act allows councils to request rent and property details from landlords once per year. These powers came into force on 1 April 2026.

You will receive no more than one request in any 12 month period
You must reply within 28 days
The information provided must be accurate
What information will be requested

For each property on your landlord registration, you will be asked to provide:

The type of tenancy (for example, a Private Residential Tenancy)
The current rent being charged
Previous rent payable and date of increase
The number of bedrooms
The number of floors
The type of property (for example, detached, semi-detached, terraced, or flatted)
Further information can be found within the following link https://www.gov.scot/policies/private-renting/rent-controls/

13/04/2026

HMRC nudge letters look informal. That is exactly why they catch people out.

No legislation cited. No formal demands. Just a letter suggesting you might want to review your tax affairs, and a certificate asking you to declare your position.

Most people either ignore it or sign the certificate

HMRC nudge letters look informal. That is exactly why they catch people out.No legislation cited. No formal demands. Just a letter suggesting you might want ...

13/02/2026

If you're claiming tax relief for professional fees and subscriptions and you're unsure what's allowable, this video explains:• what fees and subscriptions a...

13/02/2026

Please be aware of scams involving fake QR codes on pay-and-display parking meters.

Recent scams have seen fake QR codes places on parking signage and meters that once scanned takes the user to fraudulent websites that takes their details and payment.

We don’t have QR codes on any of our machines across the city.

More information on cashless parking can be found here: https://orlo.uk/8SHRq

10/02/2026

If you get an unfair ticket in a private car park, DON'T automatically pay it.

These supposed private parking 'fines' are merely invoices, often unenforceable, and in this guide we set out the steps to fight 'em.

You can also challenge an unfair ticket by using this new AI-powered Private Parking Ticket Checker tool – help by testing it.

You shouldn't pay unfair 'fines' and many parking tickets issued in private car parks are invalid – see our step-by-step guide on how to check and what to do.

09/02/2026

Flat rate expenses are a simple way of claiming tax relief on a fixed amount without needing receipts. Find out:

• what flat rate expenses cover
• who can claim
• how much you'll get
• what you can do if you're spent more than the flat rate
• how you'll get your tax refund

Whether you're a nurse, mechanic, hairdresser or you work in another eligible profession, you could be entitled to claim tax relief.

You can find out more about work related expenses on GOV.UK and in our other videos on YouTube.

Flat rate expenses are a simple way of claiming tax relief on a fixed amount without needing receipts. Find out:• what flat rate expenses cover• who can clai...

09/02/2026

Ever notice how Waze and Google Maps give you completely different routes to the same place?

You open Waze and it tells you to cut through side streets. Then you check Google Maps and it wants you to stay on the Primary Roads.

Wait, doesn't Google own both apps? Why would the same company send you two totally different ways?

Ever notice how Waze and Google Maps give you completely different routes to the same place? You open Waze and it tells you to cut through side streets. Then...

05/02/2026

⚠️ Be wary of unsolicited calls claiming to be from your bank or a brand you use. Legitimate companies will never contact you first asking for passwords or one-time passcodes.

Scammers will try to create panic and get you to act quickly. Always verify any claims they make by logging into your accounts directly via official websites.

Learn more about spotting scams ⤵️
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28/01/2026

Scammers are increasingly adopting highly sophisticated methods that mirror legitimate business practices and harness technologies like AI, making fraud even harder to spot.

Protect yourself from the top scams of 2026! Learn about the latest fraud tactics, how to spot them, and the steps you can take to stay safe this year.