Tag: Scottish government
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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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Sixth Scottish council declares housing emergency
West Lothian Council has declared a housing emergency, citing the mounting pressures on housing and homelessness due to an imbalance...
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Scottish landlords exit as housing crisis deepens
Scottish landlords are throwing in the towel and leaving the sector due to the impact of rent controls – and the prospect of permanent...
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Concerns over proposed rent controls in Scottish housing ...
The Scottish government has published its new housing bill which claims to prevent homelessness and strengthen tenants’ rights.
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Councillors want powers to force private landlords to imp...
Glasgow SNP councillors have called for new powers to force private landlords in the city to make their homes more energy efficient,
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Lack of EPC enforcement in Scotland puts tenants at risk
A lack of Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) enforcement in Scotland is putting tenants at risk of high energy costs or cold homes,