Speaking with hosts Kieran Findlay and Jimmy Black, he emphasises the economic impacts of housing, the importance of quality and location, and the challenges faced in rural housing markets. The conversation also touches on the role of government in housing policy, the necessity for disruption in current practices, and the future directions for housing in Scotland.

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to Housing Challenges in Scotland
• 03:02 Understanding the Housing Emergency
• 05:55 The Right to Buy and Its Implications
• 09:12 The Need for Increased Social Housing
• 12:03 Housing as a Merit Good and Economic Impact
• 15:00 The Role of Government in Housing Policy
• 17:56 Housing and Economic Growth
• 20:49 Productivity and Housing Quality
• 24:07 The Importance of Location in Housing
• 26:57 Challenges in Rural Housing Markets
• 29:52 The Future of Housing Policy in Scotland
• 33:04 Rent Control and Investment Concerns
• 36:00 The Need for Disruption in Housing Policy
• 38:48 Conclusion and Future Directions

A transcript of this episode is available here.

Jimmy Black has written a blog to accompany the episode here.

The Scottish Housing News Podcast is co-hosted by Kieran Findlay and Jimmy Black. All episodes are available here as well as on the following platforms:

• Apple Podcasts
• Spotify
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