Scottish Land Commission

Introducing 🔗 Land Links – a brand new series of webinars from the Commission aimed at boosting awareness of land reform and land rights, while sparking conversation between landowners and communities Registration is open now on Eventbrite for the full series with the first topic looking at shifts in land policy, unpacking some of the key provisions in the recent Land Reform Bill, as well as the changes being implemented on the ground that are influencing how land around us is owned and used. Swipe to find out more about the series and head to Eventbrite to book your place and join the conversation 💬 📅 Tuesday 29 October: What is changing in land reform? 🎫 https://lnkd.in/gSW2jYwd 📅 Tuesday 12 November: What are Land Rights and Responsibilities? A guide for everyone. 🎫 https://lnkd.in/gHfQa_Yj 📅 Tuesday 19 November: Where can you find information about land?  🎫 https://lnkd.in/gyWFSCH8 📅 Tuesday 26 November: What happens when landowners and communities work together? 🎫 https://lnkd.in/gKUWGCd8 📅 Tuesday 3 December: How can you engage with local landowners?  🎫 https://lnkd.in/gvxDxAfw 📅 Tuesday 10 December: What opportunities are there for community land ownership and use?  🎫 https://lnkd.in/gPeAb58F

The publication of the Natural Capital Market Framework by The Scottish Government reinforces the importance of community benefits as part of a fair and functional nature market. The framework references the Commission's guidance as a key reference point for the expectation of high-integrity, values-led private investment in Scotland’s natural capital which includes: ✅ Investment that brings public, private, and community benefits ✅Investment that supports diverse and productive land ownership https://lnkd.in/eYkyMBFy

Looking for a role that offers the opportunity to… 🌱 Build partnerships with local communities, landowners, and nature finance partners 🌱 Lead innovative projects that enhance community wealth through land and nature investments 🌱 Ensure communities have a voice in decision-making 🌱 Share insights to shape Scotland's land and nature restoration practices Then our Community Benefits from Nature Adviser position is for you ⭐ This is a partnership post with Cairngorms National Park Authority as part of the Cairngorms 2030 programme and is made possible by the The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Apply now 👉 https://lnkd.in/g_XYaWx

In The National this week, Hamish Trench sets out the steps that would be needed to introduce a land value tax, and the challenges that would be faced in introducing workable and long lasting land tax reform. With over half of the UK’s wealth tied up in land and property, the way we tax land affects not only who owns it but how that wealth benefits the broader economy. Land value taxation has long been proposed as an effective way to tax. It is seen as fair because the value of land is significantly socially created by public investments, policy and regulation. It is seen as economically effective because it doesn’t disincentivise productive activity and has the advantage of being hard to avoid. While the theory for LVT is compelling, introducing it in practice has proved more challenging. Introducing a single land value tax to replace several existing taxes, however strong the theory, is unlikely to be practical in one step and the basic building blocks are not currently in place to make it workable. There is though, a strong case to reform annual land and property tax and change existing taxes to better tax land value. Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/eixeyNs3

Thank you to everyone who joined our 🔗Land Links webinar last night and contributed to a great discussion 💬 For anyone who couldn’t make it but would like to know more about how changing behaviours and policy are influencing how land is owned and used in Scotland the replay is now available on our YouTube channel ⏯️ https://lnkd.in/ehHSbqrj With another five webinars in this series, there is still plenty of opportunity to join the discussion on land issues 🎫 https://lnkd.in/e7j2KgDZ

🔗Land Links starts tomorrow with our sold-out webinar – What is changing in land reform? Over 150 people have signed up to connect and learn about how changing behaviours and policy are influencing how land is owned and used in Scotland. If you missed out on this event, don’t worry, we will be publishing a recording on our YouTube channel there are five more webinars in the 🔗Land Links series for you to join 👇 https://lnkd.in/e7j2KgDZ

Great event yesterday, the Housing Challenge Summit hosted by the Highland Council brought together voices from across the housing sector including local and national government and private interests. 💡 Key Takeaways 💡 🏘️ Highland Council plans to declare 3 Masterplan Consent Areas to drive housing in areas of economic growth, aligning with the Commission’s recommendations on land assembly and de-risking. 💰 £6 million committed by Highland Council to the Highland Landbank Fund, a crucial step toward de-risking sites and unlocking development. 🏗️ SSEN committed to delivering 1,000 homes for temporary worker accommodation, which will later transition to housing association properties. A highly productive event, that highlighted how public/private joint ventures and institutional investment can play a huge role in de-risking and attracting long-term investment for housing with more focused follow-ups planned for early 2024. 

📅 1 Week to Go! Our 🔗Land Links webinar series kicks off in just 7 days! 💬 Don't miss this chance to dive into insightful discussions on what’s changing in land reform. Registration open on Eventbrite 🎫 https://lnkd.in/e7j2KgDZ

🚜 Rent review coming up? It's important for both tenants and landlords to know the process, rights, and obligations. While rent reviews can sometimes be stressful, clear communication and following good practice can make them fair and constructive. The Tenant Farming Commissioner (TFC) provides helpful Codes of Practice and guidance to ensure fairness, transparency, and collaboration during rent reviews. These resources can help make the process smoother and our available on our website. Don't forget about our Tenant Farming helpline, available to anyone with an interest in letting land, landlords, tenants, agents of either, and anyone looking for more information on agricultural tenancy and letting matters. 📞 01463 423 300 📧 tfc@landcommission.gov.scot #TenantFarming #TFC #ScottishLandCommission

Applications close this Thursday at 5pm for our Corporate Services Assistant role. This is an opportunity to play a key role in supporting the Commission’s work and contribute to land reform in Scotland. The role is perfect for anyone with an interest and experience of finance and HR. Application details on our website 🖱️ #RecruitingNow #JobVacancy