Scotland
Scottish housing minister denies rent cap is causing hous...
The SNP’s housing minister has refuted claims that the government’s rent cap policy is exacerbating Scotland’s housing crisis.
Scottish government’s rent freeze deemed legal
A senior judge has rejected landlords’ pleas and found the Scottish government’s rent freeze and eviction ban was not unlawful.
Edinburgh declares housing emergency amid PRS crisis
Edinburgh has become the first city council in Scotland to declare a housing emergency, as it faces a ‘crisis’ in both...
Scotland’s private rent surge sparks fears of a wid...
Average rents in Scotland for new tenancies have risen by double digits for the fourth consecutive quarter, reaching up to 19% year-on-year...
Scotland’s house prices soar by 27% since pandemic
Scotland has seen a remarkable surge in house prices since the start of the pandemic, according to a leading property firm.
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Scottish government rent control proposals slammed by expert
The Scottish government’s recently launched consultation on a range of issues affecting the private rented sector (PRS), including...
Scottish property tax hits record high per sale in August
Scotland’s property tax revenues reached a new record high per transaction in August 2023, according to an analysis by a leading...
