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Glasgow arts hub tenants condemn ‘unsustainable’ rent rises by landlord

The Guardian - World News Economic ImpactNews ReportEN 4 min read 100% complete by Libby Brooks Scotland correspondentMarch 30, 2026 at 09:17 AM
Glasgow arts hub tenants condemn ‘unsustainable’ rent rises by landlord
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Tenants at Glasgow's Trongate 103 arts hub are protesting "unsustainable" rent increases imposed by City Property, the landlord managing the building on behalf of Glasgow City Council. The rent hikes, which could force out organizations like Transmission Gallery and Glasgow Print Studio, are significantly higher than previous rates and service charges. Protesters gathered outside City Property's offices, and the issue was raised in Scottish Parliament, with calls for intervention. City Property denies eviction attempts, stating the notices are standard for lease renewals and that rents remain below commercial rates. Tenants argue the increases threaten the hub's viability as a vital cultural asset, while a former tenant described the agency's approach as "coercive and unfair." City Property claims it is working to secure the tenants' long-term occupation on acceptable terms.

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Trongate 103 was renovated in 2009 with £8m of public investment.

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City Property manages hundreds of buildings on behalf of Glasgow city council.

factual — Article100% confidence

Glasgow Print Studio signed an interim monthly lease 'under duress'.

quote — Glasgow Print Studio90% confidence

City Property denies evicting people and claims new rents are cheaper than commercial terms.

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Tenants at Trongate 103 are battling 'unsustainable' rent increases.

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Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context
Mark Langdon 30% Scottish Government 40% Glasgow City Council 40% Angus Robertson 40% Paul Sweeney 50% Scottish Labour 50% John Swinney ×260% Trongate 103 ×570% Glasgow ×480% City Property ×990%

Keywords

rent increases 90% cultural hub 80% tenants 70% glasgow 70% city property 70% arts community 60% cultural organisations 50% lease renewal 50% trongate 103 50%

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The Guardian - World News
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90%
Geographic Perspective
Glasgow

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