Private landlord registration

Letting Agent registration

All letting agents operating in Scotland must comply with the Letting Agent Code of Practice. The statutory Letting Agent Code of Practice sets out the standards that letting agents must meet in managing their business and providing services to tenants and landlords. 

All letting agents in Scotland must have applied to register with Scottish Ministers before 1 October 2018.

Agents can make an application on the Scottish Government website.  

See more information on letting agent registration, including on how to apply.

View letting agent regulation for tenants View letting agent regulation for landlords

Strategic Housing, Policy and Development Team

Address: Council Headquarters
Newtown St. Boswells
Melrose
TD6 0SA

Telephone: 01896 661392

Fax: 01896 662765