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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
National
Abbi Garton-Crosbie

'Need for long-term rent controls' highlighted by latest rent rise stats

THE average rent price for a two-bedroom property has soared above inflation levels in seven Scottish areas, statistics have revealed.

Figures published by the Scottish Government, in the year up to the end of September, showed that average rents rose in 17 out of 18 regions, with South Lanarkshire seeing the highest rise of 10.3%.

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