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New Homes to Rent in Argyll & Bute

Are there new homes to rent in Argyll & Bute?

New homes to rent in Argyll & Bute are newly built homes let to tenants, either by a private landlord, a build to rent owner or, for affordable and social rent, a council or housing association. Land to Homes plans new homes for rent but has none available yet. You can register interest so we can contact you if homes are brought forward.

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Tell us where you want to live and what you need. Free, no obligation.

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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
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Homes we plan around Argyll & Bute

Across Argyll & Bute, we cover Helensburgh and 3 other towns, among them Dunoon, Campbeltown and Oban. Next door, we also cover Glasgow & the Clyde, Ayrshire and Lanarkshire.

People registering interest around Argyll & Bute can tell us whether they want accessible and adaptable homes, homes for private rent or homes for first-time buyers. Because Argyll & Bute 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 Argyll & Bute is free and you can ask us to remove your details at any time.

Our approach in Argyll & Bute

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.

Signposting to advice

We cannot advise on individual tenancy problems, but we can point you to independent housing advice services in your nation.

No homes to let yet

Land to Homes is a new business and has no rented homes available. We will contact you if suitable homes are brought forward in your area.

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.

The Scottish system, as it applies in Argyll & Bute

Renting privately in Argyll & Bute? Since December 2017, almost all new private lets in Scotland are private residential tenancies, which are open-ended: a landlord can only end one on specified grounds, not because a fixed term has finished. The Housing (Scotland) Act 2025 is bringing in further rent and eviction measures. New-build buyers usually receive a structural warranty and may want a snagging survey before settlement. We have no homes available yet, but you can register interest.

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.

Key rules in Argyll & Bute
National planning policyNational Planning Framework 4 (NPF4), which forms part of the statutory development plan
Local planning documentLocal Development Plan (LDP)
Who decides applicationsThe council as planning authority (or a national park authority in its area)
In-principle consentPlanning permission in principle (PPP), followed by approval of matters specified in conditions
Land transaction tax (paid by the buyer)Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT)
Land registrationRegisters of Scotland (Land Register of Scotland)
How a sale becomes bindingLand sales are concluded through missives, formal letters exchanged between solicitors that become a binding contract once concluded, followed by settlement on the date of entry and registration in the Land Register of Scotland.
Developer contributionsSection 75 planning obligations, with Section 69 agreements sometimes used for simple one-off payments

Your questions answered for Argyll & Bute

How do I register interest in renting a new home?

Give us your contact details, the areas you are interested in, the type and size of home you need and roughly when you want to move. We use that to contact you about relevant homes and to understand rental demand when we plan sites. It is free, it is not an application and you can ask us to remove your details at any time.

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.

Can I apply to you for a social or affordable rent home?

No. Social and affordable rent homes are let through council housing registers and housing association lists, which set the eligibility rules and decide who is offered a home. If a site we bring forward includes affordable homes, they will be let through the relevant council or housing association. Contact your local council's housing team to join a list.

Will my deposit be protected?

In most cases, yes. Each nation requires private landlords to protect tenancy deposits in an approved scheme within a set period and to give tenants information about the scheme. The detailed rules differ between England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. If homes we bring forward are let privately, deposits will be handled under the rules that apply.

Can I register for new homes in Argyll & Bute?

Yes. Registering for Argyll & Bute is free and does not commit you to anything. There are no homes available yet; if we bring homes forward in or near Argyll & Bute, we will contact you.

Read more: New Homes to Rent · Guide: Renting a new-build home: tenancy rules in England, Wales, Scotland and NI

Own land that could take new homes?

Start with a free, no-obligation site appraisal. On option and promotion agreements we fund the planning work and pay your reasonable legal fees.

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