New Homes to Rent in Forfar
Want to rent a new-build home in Forfar? Land to Homes has no homes to let at the moment, and we do not take applications or holding deposits. Registering interest is free and tells us the area, size of home and timing you need. If we bring forward rental homes that match, we will get in touch with you.
Forfar · DD8Register your interest
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- Free to registerNo fees, no deposit, no obligation
- Hear firstIf homes are released near you
- Affordable homesWith councils and housing associations
- Clear informationTenure, specification and warranty
- UK-wideEngland, Wales, Scotland and NI
New homes around Forfar
We cover Forfar as part of Angus & Dundee. It is about 13 miles north of Dundee, around postcode district DD8. The nearest other places we cover are Dundee (13 miles), Arbroath (13 miles) and Montrose (17 miles).
People registering interest around Forfar can tell us whether they want homes for first-time buyers, one- and two-bedroom apartments or two- and three-bedroom family homes. Because Forfar is in Scotland, land titles are registered with Registers of Scotland (Land Register of Scotland) and transfers attract Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT).
Registering for Forfar is free and you can ask us to remove your details at any time.
What you get in Forfar
Modern standards
New homes are built to the current building regulations or building standards of their nation for energy efficiency, insulation and safety.
Register interest for free
Tell us the area, type of home and timing you need. There are no fees, no holding deposits and no applications at this stage.
Affordable and social rent explained
Homes for affordable or social rent are let through councils and housing associations, which set eligibility and run their own lists.
Private rent and build to rent
Homes for private rent may be let by us or by an institutional build to rent partner, depending on how a site is funded and managed.
Planning and land rules in Forfar
Scotland's buying process for new homes near Forfar runs through missives and settlement, with the title registered in the Land Register of Scotland. There is no Home Report on the first sale of a new home, so ask the developer about the warranty, specification and snagging arrangements. Affordable options include social rent from councils and housing associations and, in some cases, shared equity. Land to Homes invites you to register interest while its plans develop.
In Scotland, most private lets are open-ended private residential tenancies, and private landlords must register with their council. The Housing (Scotland) Act 2025 allows rent control areas to be designated, with exemptions for qualifying build to rent and mid-market rent homes. Council and housing association tenants usually have a Scottish secure tenancy.
| Local planning document | Local Development Plan (LDP) |
|---|---|
| Who decides applications | The council as planning authority (or a national park authority in its area) |
| Land transaction tax (paid by the buyer) | Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) |
| Developer contributions | Section 75 planning obligations, with Section 69 agreements sometimes used for simple one-off payments |
New Homes to Rent in Forfar: questions
What is build to rent?
Build to rent means homes designed and built specifically for renting, usually owned by one landlord and professionally managed as a whole development. Schemes often include on-site management and shared spaces. Land to Homes talks to institutional partners about build to rent, but we have no build to rent homes available at present.
How are tenancies different in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland?
In Wales, tenants are contract-holders under occupation contracts set by the Renting Homes (Wales) Act 2016. Most private tenancies in Scotland are open-ended private residential tenancies. In Northern Ireland, private tenancies are governed by the Private Tenancies Order, as amended by the Private Tenancies Act 2022. Each nation has its own rules on deposits, notice and landlord registration.
Does Land to Homes have any homes to rent?
No, not yet. Land to Homes is a new venture and has no homes available to rent. We do not take rental applications, holding deposits or fees at this stage. You can register interest with the area, type of home and timing you need, and we will contact you if we bring forward rental homes that match.
Are new-build rented homes more energy efficient?
Generally, yes. New homes must meet current building regulations or building standards on insulation, airtightness and heating, which are stricter than the rules many older homes were built to. That usually means a better Energy Performance Certificate rating, although running costs still depend on the home, the heating system and how it is used.
Are there new homes available in Forfar now?
Not yet. Land to Homes has no homes available in Forfar at the moment. You can register your interest for Forfar, and we will contact you if we bring homes forward there or nearby.
Read more: New Homes to Rent · Guide: Renting a new-build home: tenancy rules in England, Wales, Scotland and NI