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Rise in OAPs will increase housing costs

An ageing population will pose massive problems for housing planners in Scotland, according to a new Government report.

The Impact of Population Ageing on Housing in Scotland warns that costs are set to rise rapidly in three key areas.

The demand for suitable housing stock, the need for support to live at home and the need for homes to be adapted to suit older people are all increasing.