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flag Nearly one in three Scottish private renters struggled to pay rent in 2026, amid rising costs and limited support.

flag A 2026 report by SafeDeposits Scotland reveals that nearly one in three private renters in Scotland struggled to pay rent, with 47% cutting back on essentials to afford housing. flag Despite 76% feeling secure in their homes, affordability remains a major barrier, with 73% finding it difficult to rent and 40% citing cost as the top obstacle. flag Rent increases affected nearly half of Glasgow’s private renters, while 34% struggled with energy bills. flag The Scottish government points to rent controls and 141,000 affordable homes delivered since 2007, but critics urge reform of frozen Local Housing Allowance rates to better support tenants.

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