Garry Coutts

Aligned to the priorities set out in its 2024 – 2027 Strategy, the Regulator said its plans are focused on delivering its statutory regulatory functions, listening to tenants, service users and other stakeholders, as well as being an effective public body.

This year, the Regulator is also reviewing how it works to reflect its resource allocation, and it will prepare a new Strategy for implementation in 2028.

Garry Coutts, chair of the Scottish Housing Regulator, said: “We will continue to take account of the big challenges facing tenants and social landlords, including cost inflation, rent affordability, and the acute problems around homelessness.

“In the coming year, we will have a strong regulatory focus on the quality and safety of homes that social landlords provide to tenants and their families. We will work with all our stakeholders to support the delivery of good quality social housing outcomes and shared objectives across the sector.”

He added: “We also continue to make wider contributions as a Scottish public body. This year, we are reviewing how we work and our Strategy. This will help us continue to protect the interests of tenants and service users, while being mindful of resources and continue to contribute to the Scottish Government’s Public Service Reform agenda. We will involve our stakeholders as we develop this work.”