Many of Edinburgh’s old tenements were built in late 18th/early 19th century and require costly renovation, e.g. Fort Housing, Some high rise tower blocks were built quickly and cheaply and some are in a state of disrepair, , Homelessness has increased in the city partly due to a lack of affordable social housing, , There is pressure to build more housing on green belt land at the edge of the city (1) which could lead to habitat destruction and further urban sprawl (1)​, , The average house prices in Edinburgh are high, , many young people struggle to afford a first home due to the rising housing costs, , The private rental market has increased and many young people and families now rent and struggle to save enough to buy a house, , Some rented properties are not invested in properly by landlords who cut corners and therefore the housing quality is poor, , Scotland’s ageing population has led to a lack of affordable family homes in the city, , An increased capacity at Edinburgh’s universities has led to a demand in student accommodation in the city.

Leith - Housing Problems

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