Private Rented Sector Scotland Archives

Open Letter to the SNP: why did Scotland’s PRS stop growing?

16th March 2026, 1 month ago | 8

Analysis of why Scotland’s private rented sector stopped expanding and what rent controls, taxation and regulation may mean for housing...

Temporary accommodation in Scotland has reached record levels. What changed?

Author: Mark Alexander

16th March 2026, 1 month ago | 1

Temporary accommodation in Scotland has reached record levels. What changed in the housing system and why councils are spending £100m+...

Scotland flag above balanced scales weighing coins against a house, symbolising rent stability in the private sector

Scottish rents level out as supply improves

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th January 2026, 3 months ago | 0

Scotland’s private rented sector has shown signs of stabilisation over the past year, with rent rises broadly tracking inflation. DJ...

Megaphone projecting the word “Budget” in front of the Scottish Parliament building

Call for Scottish Budget to help landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th January 2026, 3 months ago | 0

Tomorrow’s Scottish Budget must provide meaningful support across the entire housing market, including help for landlords, if the country is...

Couple surrounded by moving boxes in Scotland unsure about their tenancy rights

Scottish tenants claim lack of awareness of their rights

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th October 2025, 6 months ago | 0

A report claims Scottish tenants are unaware of their rights and fear complaining about issues to their landlord. According to...

Red house with Scottish flag beside a heartbeat line symbolising Scotland’s housing market health

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

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th October 2025, 6 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...

Snail on leaves with a house on its back and a for rent sign with a scottish flag colour behind it.

Scottish rent rises are slowing down

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th June 2025, 10 months ago | 0

Rent price growth in Scotland’s private rented sector (PRS) has started to ease, reaching its lowest level since November 2022,...

Businessman tearing paper with Scottish flag and words “Rent Controls”

Scottish government considers rent control exemptions for landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th April 2025, 12 months ago | 0

Scottish landlords are being urged to take part in a consultation on rent control exemptions. The Scottish Association of Landlords...

Meghan Gallacher MSP discusses Scottish Housing Bill’s impact on private rented sector

Scottish Housing Bill will destabilise the market and drive landlords out says Meghan Gallacher MSP

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

23rd January 2025, 1 year ago | 1

The Scottish Housing Bill is an attack on the private rented sector, says Meghan Gallacher MSP. In an exclusive video...

Sign reading “Short-term Rental” with keys and “Not Guilty” stamp beside Scottish flag

Short-term lets not to blame for Scotland’s housing crisis

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th January 2025, 1 year ago | 0

Short-term lets should not be blamed for the housing crisis in Scotland, according to new research. Data by BiGGAR Economics...

Happy dogs and a cat in front of the Scottish flag representing pet policy changes in Scottish Housing Bill

Scottish Housing Bill passes as landlords face rent caps and pets policy changes

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th November 2024, 1 year ago | 13

Scottish landlords could be forced to accept pets in rental properties and face rent controls. During a debate, Members of...

Wooden house models with red prohibition symbol representing rent control concerns in Scotland

Scottish Property Federation warns rent controls could harm housing supply

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th October 2024, 2 years ago | 0

A leading industry body warns Scotland faces “a lack of supply” if rent controls are not implemented properly. Speaking at...

Model house with a “For Sale” sign and keys against the Scottish flag, illustrating landlord sell-offs under new housing legislation

Scottish legislation drives landlords to sell up

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th September 2024, 2 years ago | 1

Legislation in Scotland’s private rented sector has led to more landlords selling their properties and has done little to improve...

Scottish housing market growth shown with rising property values in West Lothian

Industry leaders warn Scottish Housing Bill could have severe consequences

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th August 2024, 2 years ago | 0

A new lobbying group of industry leaders has warned that the Scottish Housing Bill will create uncertainty and hamper investment....

Scottish Parliament launches public consultation on new Housing Bill

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th April 2024, 2 years ago | 0

The Scottish Parliament is seeking feedback from landlords, the public and organisations on the wide-ranging Housing (Scotland) Bill which could...

Scottish Greens hit back at landlord claims

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th March 2024, 2 years ago | 14

A political party has hit back at claims made by the Scottish Association of Landlords which said that 22,000 homes...

Scottish government propose more rent controls in new proposals

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd October 2023, 3 years ago | 18

Landlords and tenants in Scotland are being urged to have their say in a consultation on a number of proposals...

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