Scottish rents are 1.6% higher than last year, according to the latest Scottish Buy-to-Let Index.

The data, published by Your Move, shows residential rents have increased 1.6% year-on-year.

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The growth is the fastest rate of expansion since November 2014.

Glasgow & Clyde has experienced the quickest rise in rent, with monthly rental prices up by 5%.

The average rate of rent has matched the record high set during the 2014 market at £539.

Landlords' total annual returns have doubled in the past year, rising to 15.2% in April 2015 from 7.2% a year ago.

(LM)