Angus Council Rents Set to Rise 5.2 Percent This Year

Angus Council tenants may see rent rise. The increase could be 5.2% this year. Housing and finance leaders suggested this figure as part of the 2025/26 budget plans. This option was the lowest increase presented to tenants.

The council asked tenants about rent options. Over 75% of respondents supported the 5.2% increase. However, only 357 tenants responded, which is less than 5% of all tenants.

A new housing committee will consider the rise and meets on Tuesday to discuss it. Approval means average rent would be £84.91, which is £4.16 higher than last year’s £80.75. Last year saw a 6.7% rise deemed necessary.

This year’s suggested rise includes inflation plus 3.5%. Garage rents could also increase by 5.2%. Pitches at St Christopher’s Travellers site might rise too.

Finance director Ian Lorimer wrote a report that says rents used to rise with CPI plus 1%. CPI has been very high lately, but rent rises stayed below CPI to help tenants who faced a cost-of-living crisis.

Officials claim the rise allows housing improvements including a contract for over 750 new bathrooms after the council ended a previous bathroom deal. They also plan £750,000 yearly kitchen upgrades.

The council will decide on rents soon before the budget meeting on February 27. Angus Council faces a £9.5 million budget shortfall this year.