Timothy Douglas of Propertymark highlights the negative impact of rent caps on Scotland's private rental sector, amidst a housing emergency.
New data from Scottish Labour reveals a 65% increase in the number of Scots seeking crisis accommodation due to mortgage defaults, rising from 108 to 178 in one year.
Mark Griffin, Scottish Labour's housing spokesman, stressed the critical importance of establishing a robust safety net as Scots confront escalating living costs and rising mortgage rates.
Scottish Labour Leader Anas Sarwar has launched plans for a revamped 'mortgage rescue scheme' which would see the Scottish Government take equity in people's homes.