Housing Scotland Bill Archives

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Small-scale landlords are key to solving Scotland’s housing crisis

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th October 2025, 8 months ago | 2

Scotland’s housing emergency could worsen without proper backing for small-scale, part-time landlords who now dominate the rental market, property expert...

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Energy-efficiency rules threaten to damage the PRS in Scotland

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th September 2025, 9 months ago | 1

Politicians and industry bodies warn proposed energy-efficiency rules for Scotland will damage the private rented sector (PRS) and hurt tenants....

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Scottish BTR schemes plummet as rent controls deter investors

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

25th July 2025, 11 months ago | 1

The construction of Build-to-Rent homes in Scotland is dwindling, with a 15% drop in units under development in the second...

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Most Scots back rent controls – Poll

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th May 2025, 1 year ago | 5

It might not surprise many landlords in Scotland, but a poll organised by the Scottish Greens shows that most people...

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Scottish landlords face challenges with housing law changes

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

1st May 2025, 1 year ago | 1

More than one in five landlords in Scotland admit they are finding it difficult to navigate the evolving legal landscape...

Scottish Greens propose tenants withhold rent until repairs are carried out

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th April 2025, 1 year ago | 2

Ariane Burgess, a Scottish Green MSP, has introduced an amendment to the Housing (Scotland) Bill, empowering tenants to withhold rent...

Scottish Greens push to end winter evictions of tenants

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th March 2025, 1 year ago | 5

A Scottish Green MSP has tabled an amendment to the Housing (Scotland) Bill which would prevent tenants from being evicted...

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Rent controls fuel Scotland’s housing crisis

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th December 2024, 1 year ago | 1

The latest official private sector rent statistics have revealed that rent controls introduced in Scotland in 2022 have not eased...

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Rent controls in Scotland: ‘Unworkable and unaffordable’

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd August 2024, 2 years ago | 4

The Housing Scotland Bill must be scrapped or significantly amended, a leading property firm warns. DJ Alexander, Scotland’s largest lettings...

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