For some landlords, it's not rent control itself that is the issue but a lack of certainty about future government policy that can affect investment decisions.6Scottish Parliament. (2003, June 9). https://spice-spotlight.scot/2023/06/09/rent-cap-and-evictions-pause-the-scottish-governments-plans-to-extend-to-31-march-2024/. Retrieved from Rent cap and evictions pause - the Scottish Government's plans to extend to 31 March 2024 [accessed 27 2024]
In addition, an overall argument is that a range of measures are needed to increase the supply of affordable homes.