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Plans for rent controls in Scotland published setting out cap for landlords

THE Scottish Government has published plans to cap rent rises at a maximum of 6 per cent for tenants living in rent control areas.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government told to U-turn as tenant protections expire

THE Scottish Government has been urged to reinstate tenant protections that have now expired.

The National (Scotland)

Hundreds of landlords tried to hike rents above cap, investigation finds

HUNDREDS of landlords attempted to hike rents above government limits, in some cases trying to double them, an investigation by The National has…

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Scottish Government urged to extend rent protection measures amid hike fears

THE Scottish Government has been urged to extend rent protection measures as tenants face "sky-high" prices.

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Union calls for city's tourist tax to go towards public services – not landlords

A UNION is calling for a Scottish city’s tourist tax to be reinvested into public services.

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Tenant hopes for change in law after losing tribunal case

A TENANT who took his landlord to a tribunal after being kicked out of his flat is hoping his case will lead to an improvement in tenants’ rights…

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'Deeply irresponsible': Scotland's rent controls set to end amid concerns

THE Scottish Government's decision to lift rent controls within weeks has been described as "deeply irresponsible" amid concerns Scots…

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Campaigners welcome £768m for affordable housing but warn far more required

It comes after last year’s Scottish budget included cuts to funding for housing and planning.

Evening Standard

Trade unions call for reform to local government and services ahead of Budget

Trade unions have called for local government reform ahead of Wednesday's Budget.

The National (Scotland)

Holyrood protest urges SNP to grasp 'historic chance' to impose rent controls

PROTESTERS have gathered outside the Scottish Parliament calling for the SNP Government to bring in rent controls ...

The National (Scotland)

SNP Government given rent control warning amid focus on pets

THE SNP Government is facing pressure not to “water down” rent controls in its Housing Bill after it put heavy focus on provisions which would…

The National (Scotland)

I am in arrears for council tax – it feels awful and there should be more help

WITH the ongoing cost of living crisis, people across Scotland are feeling growing financial pressures and for some falling behind on their council…

The National (Scotland)

Hundreds of SNP members back call to stick to rent controls pledge

A TENANTS’ union says more than 200 SNP members have joined its call for the First Minister to follow through on introducing rent controls ...

The National (Scotland)

Edinburgh becomes first city in UK to approve plans for visitor levy

A COUNCIL has voted to introduce a charge for visitors in a move expected to raise tens of millions of pounds each year ...

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Airbnb landlord Ian Murray made thousands renting out Edinburgh flat

IAN Murray, Labour’s longest-serving Scottish MP, has made thousands as an Airbnb landlord, The National can reveal ...

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Private tenants in Scotland ‘face big rent rises and mass evictions’ from April

Campaigners say renters served notices of increases of 30% to 60% in advance of cap and other emergency protections ending

The National (Scotland)

Tenants' union vows to fight 'tooth and nail' for rent controls as prices soar

TENANTS' rights campaigners have vowed to fight “tooth and nail” for comprehensive rent controls after it was revealed prices had soared above…

The National (Scotland)

People claiming benefits locked out of private rented sector, research shows

SHOCKING new research shows that 92 of the private rented sector in Scotland is unaffordable for people claiming benefits.

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‘It actually feels like my place’: Scotland’s rent cap helps tenants but loopholes remain

Emergency measures have given peace of mind to some but campaigners want stronger protections in full legislation

The National (Scotland)

Private landlord appeal fails as Scottish Government’s rent cap ruled not unlawful

THE Scottish Government’s rent freeze was not unlawful, a senior judge has ruled following an appeal by private sector landlords.

The National (Scotland)

Why I started an app to fight short-term lets

AS the number of short-term lets in Scotland is on the rise, a tenants’ union has created an app they believe will change the housing landscape.…

The National (Scotland)

AirBnB could bypass lobbying rules and ‘mislead MSPs’ about licensing scheme

TRANSPARENCY campaigners have called on the Scottish Government to reform lobbying rules amid a pushback against short-term lets legislation...

The Guardian - UK

Loophole in Scotland’s rent controls sees new tenants facing largest rises in UK

Rent cap limited to 3%, but landlords can go higher when drawing up new tenancy agreement

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Government confirms plans for rent controls and new tenants' rights

THE Scottish Government has confirmed plans to introduce “long-term” rent controls in a raft of new housing policies aimed at tackling…

The National (Scotland)

Third of MSPs calling for delay to short-term let licences have links to sector

MORE than a third of MSPs who signed a letter calling for a pause to the short-term lets licensing scheme have interests in the housing and rental…

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