Tag: Housing

Scottish government proposes private renting reforms

The Scottish government today announced plans to reform private tenancy laws, protecting renters from short-notice evictions and abuses of their rights. The process will begin...

Brian Cox says tear down Dundee’s housing schemes and move people to the middle

HOLLYWOOD actor Brian Cox says the answer to Dundee’s social problems is to tear down outlying housing schemes. Cox, star of Braveheart and the Bourne...

Millions pledged for affordable homes

HUNDREDS of millions of pounds are to be spent across Scotland on increasing the supply of affordable housing, creating jobs and boosting the economy,...

Calls for action on rip-off landlords

SHELTER Scotland has called for urgent crackdown on agents who charge unlawful fees and is offering advice to tenants to help claim refunds from...

New scheme to protect tenants’ millions

A COMPULSORY scheme to safeguard millions of pounds in deposits paid by tenants renting properties in Scotland has been approved by Housing Minister Keith...

Up-front rental charges set to be outlawed

LETTING agents could be banned from levying up-front charges on tenants, Housing Minister Keith Brown said today. A consultation has been launched on how to...

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