Opinion

Last week, the UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence (CaCHE) moved office from the Olympia Building in Bridgeton to the University campus in the West End of Glasgow. Director Ken Gibb reflects on the organisation's time there. The week just past, CaCHE moved office, leaving Bridgeton in

Following on from its release last week, Jacqueline Norwood, executive director, TPAS Scotland, takes a closer look at the findings of a new report into the accessibility of information provided to tenants by social landlords. Last year, TPAS Scotland, on behalf of the Scottish Government, carried o

In an exclusive for Scottish Housing News, Hans Mitchell, client relations director at fire safety engineering consultancy Harmony Fire, summarises the Scottish Government’s response to the Grenfell Tower Inquiry recommendations. The recent Scottish Government Response to the Grenfell Tower In

With the upcoming introduction of Awaab’s Law, social housing providers must act now to prepare for the new legal requirements aimed at safeguarding tenant health and safety, writes Tom Morton, CEO of Glasgow-based digital health innovator Archangel. 

Dr Jenny Preece, from the UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence (CaCHE), reflects on a recent event hosted by the Centre for Ageing Better, where researchers unveiled a national evaluation of home improvement services, highlighting their impact on dignity,  independence, and housing cond

Shelter Scotland's Ndaye Lisa Badji-Churchill responds to statistics which reveal that Black People and People of Colour (BPoC) in Scotland are at the sharp end of the housing emergency.

Prof Kenneth Gibb outlines how CaCHE research played a key role in shaping Northern Ireland’s new intermediate rental tenure—offering affordable options for those priced out of homeownership and market rent. During the Covid-19 lockdowns, CaCHE undertook a research project that play

With question marks hanging over the Scottish Government's Heat in Buildings Bill, CIH Scotland’s policy and practice manager Ashley Campbell explores the purpose of the legislation and why it’s so needed. Towards the very end of a debate on supporting households with cost of living pres

Robert Ogg, MD at Akela Construction, outlines how the lure of green jobs in the north east could entice skilled workers away from the central belt, potentially leaving much-needed infrastructure projects in limbo. As we look towards 2030 and beyond, Scotland's energy infrastructure is poised for a

Major Will Pearson, who is also a GP, argues that while the number of suspected drug deaths in Scotland has decreased, much more action is required to tackle the issue. “Would you like temporary accommodation or help to get your own place?” Surely the answer is both. It’s the same

Aoife Deery from Citizens Advice Scotland explores how progress is being made but more needs to be done to provide a rented sector that people deserve in Scotland. It’s hard to believe that less than 50 years ago in Scotland, if you found yourself living in poor conditions or worse, homeless,

The Additional Dwelling Supplement rise is another blow to Scottish landlords, but opportunities remain in a sector which can bring rich rewards, argues Riccardo Giovanacci. The Scottish Government had another thoughtful Christmas present for landlords in the Private Rental Sector (PRS) in Dece

Jimmy Black gets some sage advice from Martin Wilkie-McFarlane, and hears how regulation was ultimately a positive experience for Wellhouse Housing Association.

Communications specialist Chris Fairbairn highlights why a public and proactive approach is essential for housing associations as they tackle ongoing financial pressures. With their budgets tightening into a vice-like grip, governments and councils continue to scrutinise spending in search of cuts.&

Devrim Kilinc, an LGBTQ+ case worker at Stonewall Housing, says LGBTQ+ History Month is a time to celebrate progress & highlight ongoing struggles.