The length of stay in rural private rental housing is, on average, much longer - over 8 years compared to 18 months in urban areas.iInformation supplied by Scottish Land and Estates, based on a survey undertaken with their members This difference in average length of stay is a reflection of a number of factors, including:
Lower availability of social housing
Limited availability of private rental housing
The high percentage of tied accommodation
Competition with holiday lets or AirBnB (in some areas) and properties being bought as second homes reduce the pool of private rental homes available, making people more reluctant to move
Rural landlords and tenants have good relationships
People feel settled and secure because the properties are not ‘investments’ – they are part of a stable long term business
There are fewer students living...