The Property Podcast ASK513: Should I move North? Plus: Is Scotland a no-go?
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Mar 3, 2026 Discussion about Scotland’s new renter reforms and how local rent caps could reshape rental supply. Conversation on whether attractive listed yields will survive regulatory change. Practical debate about moving north from London and using a Lifetime ISA to buy a two-bed while renting a room. Tips on researching neighbourhoods and weighing lifestyle trade-offs before relocating.
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Scotland Will Cap Rent Increases Permanently
- Scotland is pushing permanent renter protections that let local authorities cap rent increases at inflation plus 1% with a 6% maximum.
- Rob Dix explains this will apply within and between tenancies, changing the previous temporary patchwork and limiting future rental growth.
Rent Caps Will Likely Curb Capital Growth
- Capping rental growth between tenancies removes the previous incentive for landlords to hike rents at changeovers and will likely restrain capital value growth.
- Rob Dix links rental income caps directly to lower future capital appreciation for investors.
Temporary Caps Drove End-Of-Tenancy Hikes
- During temporary measures landlords often raised rents at tenancy end, causing Scotland to see faster rental growth than other UK areas.
- Rob Dix recounts this paradox where caps during emergencies led to higher end-of-tenancy increases.