Scottish Government

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CONTENTS

Ministerial Foreword

Executive Summary

1 Background to the Review
Introduction to the review
Aims and objectives of the review
Analytical work for the review
Structure of key findings report

2 Diversity in the Private Rented Sector: Landlords and Locations
Introduction
The diverse nature of landlords and implications for policy
The geographic spread of the PRS in Scotland

3 Private Tenants: Characteristics and Experiences
Introduction
The diverse nature of tenants and implications for policy
Low income households
Students
Ethnic and religious minority groups
Migrant workers
Young Professionals

4 The Ability of the Private Rented Sector to Provide Appropriate and Well-Managed Accommodation
Introduction
Satisfaction of tenants and landlords with home and management service
Property condition, disrepair, adaptations and energy efficiency
Tenancy regime

5 Supporting the Professionalism and Reputation of the Sector
Introduction
Tenancy Deposits
Rights and Responsibilities
Advice and Training
Local authorities have an increasingly important role to play in supporting the PRS

6 Homeless Households and the Private Rented Sector
Introduction
Levels of homelessness and the existing role of the PRS
Maximising the potential of the private rented sector

7 The Affordability and Supply of Private Rented Housing
Introduction
Affordability and the impacts of the credit crunch
The future supply of private rented housing
Empty properties

APPENDIX ONE: ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The views expressed in this report are those of the researcher and
do not necessarily represent those of the Department or Scottish Ministers.