The Scottish Government has launched a new public digital landlord registration system.

Developed by Registers of Scotland, the system aims to make it easier for anyone to search the public register of landlords; for landlords to apply for or renew their registration; and for local authorities to maintain the register in their areas.

Housing Minister Kevin Stewart said the new application will help improve standards for 700,000 people whose home is in the private rented sector (PRS).

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"This new application provides a better and more accessible service for those who need to use it," he said.

"Crucially, it will reduce the time that local authority staff need to spend administering the system, freeing them up to target those landlords who either don't or won't comply with the landlord registration requirements."

Sheenagh Adams, the Keeper of the Registers of Scotland, added: "By working with the Scottish Government and local authorities, Registers of Scotland has developed a new landlord registration application that will bring significant benefits to the sector as a whole.

"The new application is a key part of our business transformation, utilising digital technologies that allow us to deliver even better value for the public."

(LM/MH)