Interesting article. Another issue is AirB&B is pushing the price of property. Owners are making so much money they are buying up more and more. In Edinburgh, accommodation is extortionate and during the festival flats are getting renting out for veritable fortunes. Edinburgh council has introduced some tough new legislation to deter this.

My youngest son bought a 2 bedroom flat in Aberdeen for £85k, my other son is lookiing at paying £300k for a similar property in Edinburgh.