Insight

Analysing the Scottish Government's new housing measures, Homeless Network Scotland CEO Maggie Brünjes welcomes them as positive steps while arguing that the announced funding and long-term strategy are insufficient to fully resolve the nation's housing emergency. We welcome measures announced

Calum Allmond discusses the clarity and concision of the new map-based registration system may bring benefits to home and land owners, especially considering recent changes to the associated fees for Plans Reports. Since passage of the Land Registration (Scotland) Act in 1979 the Land Register of Sc

Jimmy Black blogs on Riverside Scotland’s Housing First for Families, and Albyn’s Tenancy Sustainment Team.

The focus for this year’s Scottish Housing Day is the importance of good neighbours and communities. Wheatley Group’s director of neighbourhoods Jennifer Anderson shares how her teams are working together to create thriving neighbourhoods where customers are proud to live.   

Alastair Tibbs visits Govan Law Centre and its inspirational staff for SHN's sister publication Scottish Legal News.

Scottish Empty Homes Partnership national manager Tahmina Nizam celebrates the success that many councils are having in bringing empty homes back into use, but makes the case that continued investment and strategic focus are needed to keep building on that good work. A record-breaking 2,066 empty ho

Interim director Audrey Murphy kicks off Abronhill Housing Association's search for a strategic partner with the launch of a prospectus pack. As we mark our 30th anniversary in 2025, Abronhill Housing Association (AHA) stands at a crossroads. As the only community-based Registered Social Landlord (R

Recent proposals from the Scottish Government for Home Energy Efficiency Technical Suitability Assessments, or HEETSAs, while promising, once again underscore the importance of joined-up thinking in achieving retrofit goals, writes Jocelyne Fleming, policy lead – Scotland at the CIOB.  I

In the run-up to Scottish Housing Day, Scottish Association of Landlords chief executive John Blackwood shares why it is important to be a good neighbour and the role of landlords to foster positive relationships. The importance of good neighbours and communities is the focus for this year’s S

As the Scottish Construction Summit approaches, one of its speakers, Anne Johnstone, ESG director at Vital Energi, is set to deliver a crucial message: it's time to move from ambitious climate pledges to credible, practical action. With over 25 years of experience, Johnstone brings a pragmatic

Francesca Macmillan and Andrew McNaughton from Womble Bond Dickinson delve into the implications of the Building Safety Act on Scotland, highlighting four significant changes of particular relevance. Watching from Scotland, we have seen significant changes to building safety in England under the Bui

Councillor Lezley Marion Cameron writes about the improvements the City of Edinburgh Council is making to blocks in the capital. Across Edinburgh, hundreds of residents are seeing improvements to their homes and neighbourhoods, thanks to the council’s Mixed Tenure Improvement Service (MTIS).

With the Scottish Government’s Housing Bill moving through the legislative process, Nicky Lloyd, head of ESPC Lettings, says one question keeps coming up in conversations with landlords: is it still worth it? The private rented sector in Scotland has always played a vital role in providing hom

As the Scottish construction industry navigates an era of heightened volatility, Professor Bill Minnis, a speaker at the upcoming inaugural Scottish Construction Summit, argues that today’s barriers are tomorrow’s opportunities. Drawing on a diverse career spanning healthcare administrat

Jimmy Black says the current funding system for adaptations makes no sense.