Landlord Accreditation Scotland
Training for Landlords with LAS
Landlord Accreditation Scotland delivers a comprehensive programme of information and support with a wide range of topics which are easy to access.
Being a landlord might not be your full-time occupation, but keeping up to date with legislation and best practice is essential and LAS is here to help.
The benefits of training for landlords
Landlord Accreditation Scotland has been delivering training to landlords since 2008. In that time, we’ve learnt much about the delivery of this training and what works for landlords. LAS creates sessions and delivers information we know you need and that those who have attended in the past tell us is essential. No other training provider has our experience or connection with landlords.
Our sessions are constantly being updated to meet the latest changes in Scottish legislation. Regular attendance at these sessions will help you to achieve the highest standards in Scottish lettings.
A question-and-answer section is built into the main session, allowing you to put your questions to the panellists. You will also be offered the slide deck from the session, which is filled with links to more information and useful documents.
Landlord training programmes
By following this path, you will cover all of our relevant training sessions and noticeably improve your own industry knowledge as well as the efficiency of your lettings business.
All of our sessions can be completed independently and run regularly. You can choose any session that suits you and do them in any order.
1. Step One
Core Information Programme
If you are a landlord starting in Scotland, it can be difficult to know where to start. Our Core Information Programme of sessions is designed to help you get up to speed with all the best practices for Scottish landlords. They can be completed in any order, although we do have a suggested completion order if you are new to lettings. Click the button to go to our list of Core Information Sessions to see our suggested order of completion.
2. Step Two
Best Practice Programme
Our Best Practice sessions deal with many of the more complex issues involved in Scottish letting. Whilst the Core Information Programme covers all relevant topics, the Best Practice Programme goes into more detail on these issues and the legislation behind them. Upon completing the Core Information Programme of sessions, we recommend looking at these sessions as a follow-up. To view our current Best Practice Programme, click the button to see the sessions listed along with booking information.
3. Step Three
Stay Informed
Upon completion of the Core Information and the Best Practice programmes you will feel confident that you are running your lettings business in line with recommended best practices. If you have yet to become accredited, now would be a perfect time to consider this. Accredited Landlords can stay up to date with any changes to legislation through the session programmes, which you will hear about first. Click the button for all our accreditation information.
Benefits of online learning
Location and time
All courses are online at the moment. This means there are more sessions for you to choose from. We run sessions morning and afternoon so if you can’t make one date or time you know that session will be available again soon.
Comfort
Many find that they focus better in a home environment. With our sessions, you can focus on the information in the comfort of your own home, free from distractions and noise.
Health and safety
LAS recognise that landlords do still have concerns about in-person training with large groups. With our sessions taking place online, we will continue to provide the information you need where you feel safe.
Flexibility
Join our sessions from wherever suits you best. With a session, we come to you.
Our tutors
Our team of tutors have a wealth of experience in the private rented sector and are specialists in their field. They are also dedicated to the provision of high-quality training within the sector.
Elspeth Boyle
Elspeth is the director of LAS and is involved in the creation of our training offerings and sessions. Elspeth hosts many of our bespoke and in-house sessions and brings all her private rented sector experience to our clients at our LETWELL sessions and more.
Gail Bowden
Gail is a tutor with decades of experience in all things lettings. In her time with LAS, Gail has travelled the length and breadth of Scotland, delivering our training to letting professionals across the country. She is now on hand at our sessions, delivering vital training to our clients and is on hand to answer your questions.
Carrie Kus
Carrie has over 20 years of industry experience in the housing sector, building her own property portfolio and as an independent letting agency. She works with several clients, including the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH), the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA), and LAS.
John Blackwood
John is the CEO of Landlord Accreditation Scotland and the head of our sister organisation, the Scottish Association of Landlords. His experience working with and on behalf of landlords makes him a great tutor, and you can join some of his sessions on the First-tier Tribunal and LETWELL.
Begin learning with LAS
Whether you are new to the world of lettings or have been a landlord in Scotland for years, LAS have a session that will be of value to you.