Opinion

Now that the Scottish Passivhaus equivalent consultation is live, Stefan Huber, managing director at PAUL Heat Recovery Scotland, explains how MVHR works and why it is needed in Scotland. The Scottish Government is currently undertaking a consultation on a policy to introduce a Scottish Pa

Sarah Cooper from Thorntons Solicitors outlines changes that landlords and tenants should expect in the Housing (Scotland) Bill. It has been a busy year on the housing front in Scotland. In early Spring, we saw the temporary measures protecting tenants from rent increases and evictions relating

We must remind the Scottish Government that to deliver their targets for affordable homes we need one vitally important commitment, writes Bryony Willett. This week’s Programme for Government comes amidst challenging economic circumstances. I appreciate the difficult decisions the government h

SFHA policy manager, Susie Fitton, on why government must fund aids and adaptions. We know that the Scottish Government is facing significant financial pressures ahead of this week’s fiscal statement and Programme for Government – there’s no getting away from the fact that it&rsquo

Hazel Davies of Cruden Homes looks at how age-exclusive housing developments could play a crucial role in easing pressure on the market by encouraging downsizing, freeing up larger family homes, and ultimately ensuring a more efficient housing lifecycle. As the UK grapples with a housing market that

A few recent news articles have once again raised the issue of the definition of 'affordable' housing, argues Craig Sanderson. An article on Tuesday 20th August 2024 in a daily newsletter from England called Housing Today describes the situation south of the Border (which for years has see

With the imminent release of the Scottish Housing Regulator's annual ARC report, Grampian Housing Association CEO Craig Stirrat considers where tenant satisfaction fits in. I recently attended a digital and innovation event which made me reflect on the expression - The more things change, the more t

Jimmy Black hopes Integrated Joint Boards (IJBs) will find inspiration at the Housing & Social Care Accessibility Summit, after a chat with Hanover Scotland's Angela Currie.

Andrew McAllister from PfH Scotland outlines how housing organisations can support their older and disabled tenants through the analogue to digital telecare transition. In Scotland, around 20% of people aged over 75 use a community alarm or telecare service. That’s about 137,000 individuals, a

I would like to extend a huge thanks to everyone who posted such lovely messages on Scottish Housing News over the past few weeks after the passing of Jim Harvey, my partner of 23 years, and also to those who sent messages of love and support to me on LinkedIn. It has really helped to know that ther

While retrofitting is well-recognised as beneficial for enhancing energy efficiency, there remains little discussion around how it could help to resolve damp and mould issues in homes throughout Scotland, writes Fiona Pask. Retrofitting is the act of refurbishing and modernising social housing

Ravenscraig Limited director Russell Wilkie follows up the recent submission of a Proposal of Application Notice to North Lanarkshire Council by highlighting what the development could bring to the area.

CIH Scotland's Ashley Campbell looks ahead to Scottish Housing Day next month with a few 'no-brainer' approaches to improving the accessibility of housing. This year Scottish Housing Day takes place on 18 September with a focus on “homes for life”, considering how the housing s

Gilson Gray partner Stephen Dick calls for better collaboration to boost the number of newbuild completions in Scotland and hopes the new Labour UK Government will provide a potential positive influence. While the impact will largely be seen south of the border, the new Labour government has pr

Jimmy Black thinks about wheelchairs, accessible houses, cycling on grass and a conversation with Pam Duncan-Glancy MSP.