Tag: scotland
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Scotland urged to match Labour’s housebuilding target
The Scottish government needs to mirror Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ recent proposal to build 1.5million homes in the next five...
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Scottish property taxes soar to record highs
Scottish property taxes have reached a record high, exceeding £628 million in the past year, according to analysis by DJ Alexander.
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Scottish Labour pushes for stricter tenant protections
Scottish Labour will improve tenants’ rights by protecting them from unaffordable rent increases and unscrupulous landlords.
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SNP blasts Westminster for Scotland’s housing emergency
The SNP blames Brexit and Westminster underinvestment for Scotland’s housing crisis.
In the SNP’s manifesto dubbed ‘A Future...
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Edinburgh’s detached homes see huge price rise
The price of detached homes in Edinburgh has rocketed, with the average rising by nearly £1,500 per week over the past year.
According...
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Scottish government faces rent control backlash
The Scottish government’s own economic agency has warned that rent controls will only make the housing crisis worse.
South of Scotland...
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Scottish property taxes top £623m
Property taxes in Scotland surpassed £623 million over the past year – a slight increase of £3 million over the previous year,