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The Scottish government is proposing rent controls but has also set up a Housing Investment Taskforce. As the Labour government in Westminster looks to strengthen renters’ rights, Suzanne Hardie argues this balanced approach should be of interest south of the border.
The escalating housing crisis presents an opportunity for the investment market to increase its stake in the UK living sector.
Recent industry surveys have shown an increased appetite for growth, driven by a number of factors, such as urbanisation and migration.
Budgetary constraints across the country also mean that the affordable housing market needs to look at alternative models, which would leverage private investment to fund new build supply. Scotland’s latest housing review has revealed a 22% drop in affordable housing completions, a concern echoed across the UK with London experiencing an 88% decrease in new affordable developments
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