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Stay up to date with the latest news, analysis and insight from the Scottish Land Commission. This feed brings together our announcements, research highlights and guest blogs that explore Scotland’s evolving land issues from different perspectives.

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    Tenant farming

    14 March, 2018

    Tenant Farming Commissioner to consult with stakeholders on the review of the conduct of agents of landlords and tenants

    The Scottish Land Commission’s Tenant Farming Commissioner, Bob McIntosh, is to consult with key stakeholders on the findings from the review of the conduct of agents of landlords and tenants.

    Housing and planning
    Land governance

    14 March, 2018

    State must lead on major, public interest development argues new paper

    Big civic projects such as regenerating the former docklands in Glasgow and Dundee, or building affordable homes – at scale – similar to the construction projects seen post WW2, must be led by the public sector, according to a discussion paper published today.

    Housing and planning

    14 March, 2018

    Public interest led development (PILD)

    Scottish Land Commissioner Professor David Adams looks at public interest led development in Scotland.

    Land governance

    1 March, 2018

    Scottish Land Commission encourages land owners to take an open approach

    The Scottish Land Commission is working to increase the accountability of land ownership and promoting an open approach to decision making.

    Community ownership and participation
    Land governance

    19 February, 2018

    Scottish Land Commission to review community right to buy mechanisms

    The Scottish Land Commission is reviewing the effectiveness of current community right to buy mechanisms.

    Tenant farming

    9 February, 2018

    MLDTs

    A Guide to the Essential Features of MLDT written by Tenant Farming Commissioner Bob McIntosh.

    Tenant farming

    7 February, 2018

    Tenant Farming Commissioner issues Guide to Essential Features of the Modern Limited Duration Tenancy

    Scotland’s Tenant Farming Commissioner, Bob McIntosh, has issued a Guide to the Modern Limited Duration Tenancy to summarise the essential features of the legislation for tenants and landlords.

    Tenant farming

    1 February, 2018

    Tenant Farming Commissioner to further consult on the review of the conduct of agents of landlords and tenants

    Tenant Farming Commissioner to further consult on the review of the conduct of agents of landlords and tenants

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