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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Katrine Bussey

Property sector voices fears about impact of Sturgeon’s rent freeze

Plans to bring in a freeze on rents in Scotland could lead to a fall in the number of properties available in the sector, Holyrood ministers have been warned.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon promised emergency legislation to halt rent rises as she announced her plans to tackle the “humanitarian emergency” linked to the cost-of-living crisis.

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