Tag: scotland

Landlords are increasingly investing in MUFBs – Shawbrook

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd September 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Professional landlords are increasingly turning to multi-unit freehold blocks (MUFBs) as a lucrative investment option, according to Shawbrook. The lender...

Rural landlords in Argyll and Bute face ‘Myriad of challenges’

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

2nd September 2024, 2 years ago | 1

The alarm has been raised on the potential for a deepening rural housing crisis in Argyll and Bute, with significant...

Property taxes in Scotland reach record high

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th August 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Property taxes in Scotland have soared to a new record high, raking in almost £640 million for the Scottish Government...

Scotland’s PRS faces a rent control crisis as supply declines

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th August 2024, 2 years ago | 5

Scotland’s private rented sector (PRS) is facing a perfect storm of rising rents and concerns about dwindling supply as the...

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...

Scotland’s housing market outpaces England and Wales despite June dip

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th August 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Despite a drop in house prices in June, Scotland’s housing market is recovering more quickly than those in England and...

Rent controls do ‘more harm than good’ – IEA

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th August 2024, 2 years ago | 14

Rent controls do far more damage than benefit tenants, according to a comprehensive global review. A new briefing paper from...

Scotland’s Heat in Buildings Bill ‘Needs to reflect reality’

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th August 2024, 2 years ago | 0

A leading property firm has accused the Scottish Government of setting ‘unachievable’ targets for decarbonising homes and buildings. DJ Alexander,...

Scotland urged to match Labour’s housebuilding target

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th July 2024, 2 years ago | 0

The Scottish government needs to mirror Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ recent proposal to build 1.5million homes in the next five years,...

Scottish property taxes soar to record highs

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th July 2024, 2 years ago | 9

Scottish property taxes have reached a record high, exceeding £628 million in the past year, according to analysis by DJ...

Scottish Labour pushes for stricter tenant protections

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th June 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Scottish Labour will improve tenants’ rights by protecting them from unaffordable rent increases and unscrupulous landlords. In its manifesto dubbed...

SNP blasts Westminster for Scotland’s housing emergency

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th June 2024, 2 years ago | 0

The SNP blames Brexit and Westminster underinvestment for Scotland’s housing crisis.    In the SNP’s manifesto dubbed ‘A Future Made...

Edinburgh’s detached homes see huge price rise

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th June 2024, 2 years ago | 2

The price of detached homes in Edinburgh has rocketed, with the average rising by nearly £1,500 per week over the...

Scottish government faces rent control backlash

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

11th June 2024, 2 years ago | 4

The Scottish government’s own economic agency has warned that rent controls will only make the housing crisis worse. South of...

Scottish property taxes top £623m

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd May 2024, 2 years ago | 2

Property taxes in Scotland surpassed £623 million over the past year – a slight increase of £3 million over the...

Scotland’s housing market rebounds with price rises

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th May 2024, 2 years ago | 0

House prices in Scotland have bounced back to record their strongest growth in over a year, one index reveals. The...

London’s rents soar – Scotland is close behind

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th May 2024, 2 years ago | 2

London is leading the UK in rent price growth, with rents surging by an average of 11.2% over the past...

Scotland’s new leader urged to tackle housing crisis

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

9th May 2024, 2 years ago | 2

Propertymark is urging Scotland’s new First Minister, John Swinney, to prioritise ending the housing crisis after five Scottish councils declared...

Scottish rents cool as Parliament considers rent controls

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th May 2024, 2 years ago | 2

Scotland’s rental market appears to be reaching a turning point as rent growth begins to slow down in major cities...

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...