Opinion

With price inflation beginning to hit social housing procurement, Andrew McAllister at PfH Scotland provides advice on how to develop a consistent and considered approach. Contract management in social housing is often seen as the dull end of procurement, the bit no one really talks about. Instead,

With devolution firmly back on the political agenda, Dr Jocelyne Fleming, Scottish policy and public affairs lead at the Chartered Institute of Building, thinks it raises some important questions for Scotland’s construction and built environment sectors about where the policies affecting our h

Alison Condie, regional managing director for Barratt Redrow in Scotland, argues that projects like Durieshill underline the requirement for collaboration to bring something of this scale to life. Scotland needs more homes - that much is well rehearsed and accepted. What is discussed less often is h

Dr Andrew Robert Watson, an independent research associate with the UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence (CaCHE) and the Urban Big Data Centre (UBDC), presents a summary of a published academic article in the International Journal of Housing Policy. Scotland has pursued two very differe

Hillcrest's chief executive John Alexander and deputy chief executive Fiona Morrison follow their Scottish Housing Day video discussion with a look at why offering four walls and a roof is no longer enough. When we talk about housing, it’s tempting to focus solely on the bricks and mortar. A s

As Scottish Housing Day 2026 highlights the links between housing and health, Carbon Futures considers how better building performance can support healthier, more comfortable and more affordable homes. The quality of the homes people live in has a direct influence on their health, wellbeing and qual

Mhairi Donaghy, associate director within the place, housing and economic investment team at the Scottish Futures Trust, delves into her work on town centre living to share how it could assist with wellbeing. It’s easy to think about this in terms of the home itself – whether it’s

With Scottish Housing Day focussing on the link between housing and health, Matt Hamill, head of policy and impact at Homeless Network Scotland, argues that housing policy is public health policy. There are few things more central to our overall health and wellbeing than having a safe, secure place

Disabled people continue to face barriers to obtaining accessible housing – change is vital to ensure disabled people can live with dignity and independence. This guest blog for Scottish Housing Day by Laura Mallis, research officer at The Lines Between, outlines new research commissioned by

Glasgow and West of Scotland Forum of Housing Associations (GWSF) director David Bookbinder shares the two issues he believes are at the root of recent protests, and looks at what they could mean for community based housing associations. Up until a few days ago it seemed to have gone largely unnotic

The UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence (CaCHE) director Professor Kenneth Gibb shares his thoughts after the organisation hosted its final major conference, "Housing Matters: How Did We Get Here and Where Are We Going?", from September 2–3, 2026, in Glasgow. Last week, at the Grosven

Helen Trouten Torres, Scottish Housing Regulator’s board member and chair of its Tenants Together (Scotland) Liaison Group, shares details about the latest in-person group meeting which took place on 18 August 2026. The meeting began with a discussion involving SHR board chair Garry Coutts and

Kerry Brown, director at Alator Data Services, believes the new guidance from the Scottish Government on Awaab’s Law is positive on the whole, recognising the importance of treating the cause, not just the symptom. Having read the Scottish Government’s new guidance on Awaab’s Law,

Linzi Irvine, housing development partner at Right There, highlights the difference that the 'right' type of temporary accommodation can make to people at risk of homelessness. When people talk about temporary accommodation, the conversation often focuses on numbers. How many people need housing, ho

Scottish Housing Day takes place next week, and this year’s theme, Healthy Homes, Healthy Futures, encourages the sector to consider the importance of where we live when it comes to our health and wellbeing. As this article sets out, cold, damp homes drive up rates of respiratory illness, hear