“The start of 2026 has been relatively quiet in terms of tenancy changes across West Lothian. Where properties have come to market, tenants have shown a clear preference for homes that have been refreshed or refurbished, with presentation and condition more important than ever. With rents remaining high, tenants expect properties to justify the price. Poorly presented homes may therefore take longer to let in an increasingly competitive market. Rents appear to have stabilised overall and, encouragingly, we have not seen landlords leaving the sector in Q1. For now, many tenants seem more inclined to stay put than move elsewhere at higher rents.”
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