The Latest Breaking News from Living Rent

Glasgow charity football match raises hundreds for city foodbanks

The match saw union members face-off against local Labour councillors.

Glasgow Live · May 16, 2023

Student speaks out on impact of ‘loophole’ in rent-freeze rules

AS a software engineering student with a bright future, Xander Wickham should have been concentrating on his integrated Masters degree at…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 30, 2023

Edinburgh guidance on holiday lets changed after council accused of creating 'loophole'

Councillors agreed to re-word the guidance after activists said the final draft proposed by officials risked undermining the council's crackdown on short-term lets.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 21, 2023

Abandoned Edinburgh office set for demolition for student flats despite objection

Vacant office buildings on Westfield Road are set to be demolished to make way for 289 student rooms, despite objections from the Gorgie branch of the Living Rent union.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 16, 2023

Seriously ill Glasgow pensioner in city centre protest over damp and mould at Castlemilk flat

Martin Barrett took to the streets at Wheatly Homes' Glasgow HQ today with campaign group Living Rent over conditions at his home that he says are making his life a misery.

Glasgow Live · Mar 8, 2023

Glasgow's Shawlands Arcade redevelopment including 600 homes agreed in principle

A petition opposing the plan was signed by 365 people but planning permission in principle has been granted. More detailed application will need approved in future.

Glasgow Live · Mar 7, 2023

Glasgow Shawlands Arcade plan for 600 flats recommended for approval 'in principle'

Hundreds of people have objected to the plan, which will go in front of councillors next week.

Glasgow Live · Mar 2, 2023

Glasgow letting agency 'will carry out repairs in a week' for mouldy family home after protest

Housing action union Living Rent staged a protest outside the Dennistoun-based letting agency yesterday and have since had assurances from police that repairs will be carried out in a week

Glasgow Live · Feb 19, 2023

Scots letting agents 'promise repairs in a week' for mouldy house mum after protest

Members of housing action union Living Rent gathered outside the offices of 1-2-Let to demand action on behalf of Pierette Tchialu yesterday afternoon.

Daily Record · Feb 19, 2023

Glasgow family facing eviction after complaining about home covered in black mould

A mum and her four kids have been told to leave their home of 11 years after they raised concerns about the condition of the property including black mould in their bedrooms and the bathroom floor which is caving in.

Glasgow Live · Feb 18, 2023