Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Scotland Caps Rents at 6% Amid Housing Crisis

10/1/2025

47 4

Summary

Story summary

Scotland's Housing (Scotland) Bill lets councils cap rents at 6% in designated areas, passed 89 votes to 28.
The bill aims to curb a housing emergency, with record-high temporary homeless accommodations.
The bill requires faster action to prevent homelessness and extends protections for domestic abuse victims.
Exemptions for mid-market/build-to-rent raise two-tier concerns; Living Rent advocates for stronger protections.

1 of 1

Story summary

Scotland's Housing (Scotland) Bill lets councils cap rents at 6% in designated areas, passed 89 votes to 28.
The bill aims to curb a housing emergency, with record-high temporary homeless accommodations.
The bill requires faster action to prevent homelessness and extends protections for domestic abuse victims.
Exemptions for mid-market/build-to-rent raise two-tier concerns; Living Rent advocates for stronger protections.