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Podcast: The Property Nomads Podcast
Episode: Scottish Councils Exploit Rent Cap Loophole, Leaving Landlords in a Bind
Description: Rob discusses the current situation in the Scottish housing market where Scottish councils are proposing to raise rents by as much as 8.4% to cover their costs, while private landlords are constrained by rent caps. Rob highlights the unfairness of this situation, as landlords face high mortgage rates and are unable to take advantage of the rent cap loophole. The episode explores the consequences of these policies, including landlords selling their properties and decreasing the supply of rental housing. KEY TAKEAWAYS Scottish councils are proposing to raise rents by as much as 8.4% to cover their c...