Insight

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.

Lorenzo Martinico, formerly of the Edinburgh Student Housing Co-operative, shares his thoughts and reflections on the state of co-operative housing in Geneva, what has led to the current development, and the diversity of student housing co-operative organisations across Europe. Self-managed student

Following the launch of funding for new homelessness prevention pilots, Beth Reid, a senior policy officer at Crisis Scotland, sets out what is required from the pilots to help shape measures in the Housing Bill.

Beginning a series of opinion pieces to mark Grampian Housing Association’s 50th anniversary celebrations, depute CEO Malcolm McNeil outlines the key components of good governance. When I first entered the sector in 1987, my knowledge and understanding of governance and what it can contribute

Jordan Houston, a real estate associate at Dentons, discusses the impact of the Housing (Scotland) Bill on the student accommodation sector. Scotland's student accommodation shortage shows no signs of easing. University cities including Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow are facing significant shortfal

Lynsay Bell Manson, managing director at Studio LBA, outlines how good design doesn't need to come at the cost of profitability and shares why subtle changes in early design can make a big difference to the final outcome. The future of Masterplanning in Scotland is undergoing a transformative shift,

This year's Scottish Housing Day is an opportunity for RSLs to reinforce the importance of building better communities, says Craig Stirrat, chief executive officer at Grampian Housing Association. This year’s Scottish Housing Day takes place on 17th September 2025 and aims to encourage a

Hot on the heels of announcing a strategic shift for Akela Construction, managing director Robert Ogg reveals how the firm's new priorities align with the wider challenges facing the construction sector. Across Scotland, infrastructure is under strain. Whether it's housing delivery, transport networ