Scottish rents are climbing as landlords exit the market, influenced by new rent control measures. This trend raises concerns about housing availability and affordability.

Shelter Scotland and housing organisations urge the Scottish government to provide over 15,000 affordable homes annually to combat the housing crisis and homelessness, highlighting the substantial economic and social costs of inaction.

A coalition of tenant and activist groups in Edinburgh has urged the local council to intensify its enforcement actions against rogue landlords, underscoring the challenges faced by renters in the private sector. This call comes as the Renters Rights Act prepares to bring further regulatory changes in May 2026.