Insight

Shawn Wood The LBTT relief for first-time buyers, which came into force on June 30th, is the latest in a series of moves by the Scottish Government to help people get on the property ladder, but buyers will struggle to compete for properties in city centres in the current climate, says Shawn Wood.

Following the launch of the CIH ‘Make a Stand’ campaign on domestic abuse, CIH vice president Jim Strang looks at how the issue is being tackled in Scotland and calls for the Scottish housing sector to sign up to this important campaign. Last month, the Chartered Institute of Housing lau

Chris Dun Chris Dun charts recent changes to the Scottish Housing Regulator's powers regarding registered social landlords (RSLs) and debates whether less regulation is a good thing.

Michael Cameron Scottish Housing Regulator chief executive, Michael Cameron, on recent discussions about the Annual Assurance Statement.

Ewan Aitken In the first of a new monthly column exclusively for Scottish Housing News, Cyrenians CEO Ewan Aitken looks back over the charity’s 50 years in operation and charts its involvement in the Social Bite Village.

Jon Sparkes Jon Sparkes blogs on the final set of recommendations from the Homelessness & Rough Sleeping Action Group which have been accepted by the Scottish Government.

Doug Gibson Doug Gibson from the Glasgow Homelessness Network (GHN) reflects on Housing First in anticipation of today’s major conference.

Kirsty Glennan Kirsty Glennan, senior solicitor at Burness Paull, writes on impending changes to Scottish land law.

Richard Jennings Richard Jennings, managing director at Castle Rock Edinvar Housing Association, writes on the link between placemaking and marketing.

Danielle Rowley CIH Scotland’s deputy director Callum Chomczuk caught up with Labour MP for Midlothian Danielle Rowley to find out more about the housing issues facing her constituents, and her top housing priorities as a Scottish MP.

Aoife Deery Aoife Deery, policy officer at Shelter Scotland, writes on the latest homelessness statistics.

This year, organisations across the country are celebrating the centenary year of the legislation that first gave some women the right to vote. Trust Housing Association is celebrating the progress made and discussing the equality agenda at a range events as part of the EqualiTeas engagement campaig

Housing minister Kevin Stewart blogs about the Scottish Government’s ambition to deliver at least 50,000 affordable homes during this parliament. Everyone deserves to live in a home that is high-quality, efficient and affordable, and this is why we are committed to delivering suitable homes for co

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Alastair McKie Alastair McKie looks at the details of major planning legislation wending its way through Holyrood.