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Why housing is so expensive

Jan 16, 2025
28:21

Average rents are edging towards £1,000 a month and house prices are on the up.

We ask John Boyle from Rettie estate agents and campaigner Ruth Gilbert from Living Rent why housing is so expensive.

And Martin and Natalie discuss the rise of Reform UK in Scottish politics.

Get in touch with the Scotcast team by emailing scotcast@bbc.co.uk

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