Scottish rent freeze
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Landlords ‘confused’ by Scotland’s latest rent cap changes
Propertymark says landlords may not understand new measures put in place to replace the rent cap in Scotland.
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Landlords ‘getting around’ rent cap, Propertymark reports
Timothy Douglas, Propertymark's policy head, told the Scottish Parliament that many landlords were raising rents between tenancies.
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Rent freeze calls grow as politicians and unions back campaign
An open letter from the London Renters Union and leading unions calls on Michael Gove to stop any further rent rises.
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Government turns down another plea for rent freeze
Housing minister Felicity Buchan also said the Government still has not date for publication of expected Renters' Reform Bill.
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Rent cap and evictions ban under spotlight as Sturgeon quits
The lettings sector in Scotland is waiting to see if the resignation of First Minister Nicola Sturgeon will affect rent and evictions policies.
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Scottish Government U-turns replacing rent freeze with cap
In a major U-turn, announced by housing minister Patrick Harvie, the Scottish government is to allow rent rises after a campaign from landlord leaders.
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EXCLUSIVE: Emergency measures in Scotland ‘forcing landlords out’
The Scottish Government's move to cap rent increases and ban evictions are a threat to the PRS, warns Propertymark policy chief.
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Scottish letting agents brace for ‘rushed’ rental regulations
Legislation is expected to be passed in just three days this week that will allow the controversial rent freeze and eviction bans to be implemented by Thursday.
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Landlords warn government over rent freeze in Scotland
Legal action is being considered by private landlords north of the border after the first minister called a halt on rent rises.
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