Glasgow Rent Caps Could Return in 2027 as New Law Gives Council Power

Rent caps could be rolled out in Glasgow when new housing law comes into force

Once new legislation is enacted the council needs to submit recommendations for rent control areas to the Scottish Government according to SNP…

Glasgow rent caps could return in 2027 as new law gives council power

The cost of leasing from a private landlord could see annual rent increases capped at one per cent above inflation or up to a max of six per cent.

Glasgow could roll out rent caps from 2027 under new housing legislation

Glasgow City Council is taking part in a rent control working group with the Government.

Glasgow could see return of rent caps under new legislation

Glasgow may soon see the return of rent caps as the Scottish Government moves forward with new housing laws aimed at tackling the city’s rental market pressures. Proposed measures would give councils the power to limit increases on private rented properties, with discussions focused on capping rents at a maximum of 6% in designated Rent Control Areas.​ The proposed Housing (Scotland) Bill, which has been progressing through Parliament since 2024…