Market Overview
Median Gross Yield
5.8%
2-bedroom house, long-term rental
Median Property Price
£185K
2-bedroom house
Average Council Tax
0.89%
Band D equivalent rate
Licensing Requirements
All 32 local authorities
Scotland-wide STL licensing since Oct 2022
All areas require license. Edinburgh strictest (£450 + planning permission in control areas)
Market Types
Markets classified by long-term rental investment characteristics and short-term rental regulation status.
Cash Flow
8
High rental yields (≥6.5%). Strong income potential.
Balanced
18
Moderate yields (4.5-6.4%). Income plus growth.
Appreciation
4
Lower yields (<4.5%). Capital growth focus.
Regulated
2
Additional planning controls beyond standard licensing.
Top Markets by Rental Yield
Gross rental yield = annual rent ÷ property price. Higher yields mean stronger cash flow potential. Based on 2-bedroom house, long-term rental.
1
North Lanarkshire
£125K median • Medium short-term rental restrictions
7.9%
2
Inverclyde
£95K median • Medium short-term rental restrictions
7.5%
3
West Dunbartonshire
£105K median • Medium short-term rental restrictions
7.2%
4
North Ayrshire
£115K median • Medium short-term rental restrictions
6.9%
5
Dundee City
£135K median • Medium short-term rental restrictions
6.7%
All Scotland Markets
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| Local authority | Market Type | Gross Yield 2BR house | Median Price 2BR house | STR Restrictions Restriction level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glasgow City | Cash Flow | 6.5% | £155K | Medium |
| City of Edinburgh | Appreciation | 4.8% | £290K | High |
| Aberdeen City | Balanced | 5.5% | £165K | Medium |
| Fife | Balanced | 6.2% | £145K | Medium |
| Highland | Balanced | 5.9% | £175K | Medium |
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