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New Homes to Rent in Lanarkshire

Are there new homes to rent in Lanarkshire?

Land to Homes intends to deliver homes for rent as well as for sale, and Lanarkshire is one of the areas where tenants can register interest. Homes for private rent would be let by us or a partner landlord. Affordable and social rent homes are let through councils and housing associations, under their own rules and lists.

Bright new-build kitchen-diner with grey units and glazed doors to a gardenLanarkshire

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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
  • UK-wideEngland, Wales, Scotland and NI

Registering for homes in Lanarkshire

We cover 9 places across Lanarkshire: East Kilbride is the main one, alongside Rutherglen, Motherwell and Wishaw. If your land is near a boundary, we also cover Glasgow & the Clyde, Forth Valley and Ayrshire.

People registering interest around Lanarkshire can tell us whether they want homes for private rent, homes for shared ownership or two- and three-bedroom family homes. Because Lanarkshire is in Scotland, land titles are registered with Registers of Scotland (Land Register of Scotland) and transfers attract Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT).

Register for Lanarkshire and we will contact you if we bring homes forward nearby.

Why work with Land to Homes in Lanarkshire

Clear information first

Before any home is offered, expect the rent, the tenancy type, the deposit arrangements and what is included to be set out in writing.

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.

Modern standards

New homes are built to the current building regulations or building standards of their nation for energy efficiency, insulation and safety.

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.

How the rules work in Lanarkshire

Buying a home in Lanarkshire works differently in Scotland. Offers are made through a solicitor, and the purchase becomes binding when missives are concluded. Most resale homes come with a Home Report, but a brand-new home sold to its first occupier is exempt, although the seller must still provide an Energy Performance Certificate. Buyers pay Land and Buildings Transaction Tax. Land to Homes has no homes for sale yet; register interest to hear about future plans.

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 Lanarkshire
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 Lanarkshire

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.

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.

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 Lanarkshire?

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