Scotland
Scottish landlords warn that rent controls will ‘ba...
Landlords in Scotland are warning that proposed rent controls will backfire, leading to a reduction in rental supply and higher rents...
Scottish Parliament urged to address rent control concerns
The Scottish Government is being urged to consider the findings of a recent report on the Housing (Scotland) Bill – especially...
The SNP’s rent control U-turn is a ‘disappoin...
The Green Party co-leader in the Scottish Government says the SNP government has bowed to pressure from the landlord lobby and significantly...
Ending child poverty relies on solving Scotland’s housing...
Ending child poverty in Scotland can only happen by tackling the housing emergency, says Shelter Scotland.
A report by Shelter Scotland...
Scottish government proposes rent cap to ‘stabilise rents’
The Scottish government has announced plans to cap rent increases in areas with rent controls, as part of its Housing (Scotland) Bill.
Scotland’s PRS cools as rent control policy looms
Rent rises in Scotland’s private rented sector (PRS) are beginning to ease as policy measures for rent controls continue to progress...
Scottish house prices soar by £13,001
The Scottish housing market has continued to defy economic headwinds, with average house prices increasing by £13,001 in the past...
