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THE TRUTH ABOUT: Living rent | History Defined

Scottish parliament votes in favour of allowing councils to cap rent increases

Legislation hailed as ‘historic step for fixing rigged housing market’ but campaigners say bolder action needed

The Guardian - UK

Scottish Government 'protecting profits' with Housing Bill climbdown, union says

A TENANTS union has accused the Scottish Government of “prioritising landlords” ahead of a key vote on the Housing Bill ...

The National (Scotland)

‘I should be living independently – but I can’t afford it’

A 37-YEAR-OLD woman has moved in with her gran because of the lack of affordable homes in Glasgow

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The disappearance of free and affordable places to hang out in Edinburgh

With an unusually warm spring and an even warmer summer, young people in Edinburgh are gathering more than ever ...

The National (Scotland)

Scottish MPs panned over up to £3500-a-month taxpayer-funded London homes

The lowest claimants, in terms of rent at least, include Scottish Labour MPs Melanie Ward and Gordon McKee, who spent £680 and £1365 a month…

The National (Scotland)

Action needed as midmarket rent rises pushing Scots into hardship

When Rune Rubensson moved into a midmarket flat owned by a housing association, they thought their worries about high rents were over

The National (Scotland)

Residents in Edinburgh suburb ‘forced to pay £40k for retrofit scheme', report warns

LIVING Rent has called on Scottish ministers to intervene amid a retrofit scheme that could reportedly leave local homeowners in a huge amount of…

The National (Scotland)

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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…

The National (Scotland)

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.

The National (Scotland)

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.

The National (Scotland)

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…

The National (Scotland)

'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.

The National (Scotland)

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…

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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 ...

The National (Scotland)

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 ...

The Guardian - UK

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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