The Ferret's graphs demonstrate various housing challenges in Scotland (Image: PA/Datawrapper)
This article is part of our new collaboration with The Ferret. Each edition will see a different issue in Scotland tackled, and this time we're looking at housing. See our news story here, an explainer here, our long-read feature here, and sign up for the free monthly newsletter here.
How much do rents cost in Scotland, and how much have they increased by in recent years? What does home ownership look like in 2024? These questions have been explored in our first Solutions for Scotland special, and on this page you can see all the key data represented in graphs.
How much does it cost to rent in Scotland?
How much are rents increasing by in Scotland?
How many social homes are there in Scotland?
How many affordable homes are being built?
How many people rent in Scotland?
How many people own their homes in Scotland?
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