The research comes as the Scottish Parliament continues to consider the Housing (Scotland) Bill, which will reform the rental housing market.

According to the most recent Scottish Government data, 13% of households (330,000) across Scotland now live in the private rented sector.

Eight of the top twenty best-performing property markets are currently located north of the border, according to new research from Lomond.

John Roberts, Partner and Director at Austin Lafferty Solicitors, offers some advice on the paperwork friends should have in place when entering the property market in Scotland.

9 of the top 10 most active new-build markets are found north of the border

Rightmove's latest research also revealed the most affordable city for renters.

Scotland's property market continues to go from strength to strength with two of its major cities found to be among the best places in the UK to currently sell a home.

Some parts of Scotland have seen house prices rise by up to 15% in the past 12 months.

Sellers in Scotland can expect to find a buyer for their home in an average of just 43 days, almost twice as quick as those selling a home in Wales.

Locations in Scotland are currently dominating the top five areas across the UK where properties are selling the most above their original list price.