Rents in Scotland on the whole rose by 7.4% over the year to March 31st to stand at an average high of £751 per month. National rents have risen 16.4% since 2008, around 2.5% per year approximately the same as long term inflation. Properties of all
size (1-4 beds) saw rent increases over the year with 4 beds rising the most at 9.7% reflecting the increased demand for family homes to rent across the country.
Edinburgh and Glasgow recorded similar annual growth of 7.7% and 8.1% respectively and Aberdeen also grew but at 2.2% representing a significant slowdown on annual inflation.
