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HOUSING

Councils to get rent control powers

Councils in Scotland will be granted powers to limit rent increases on some properties under new legislation.

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Councils in Scotland will be granted powers to limit rent increases on some properties under new legislation.

The Housing (Scotland) Bill completed its passage through the Scottish parliament this week and is awaiting Royal Assent.

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