Scottish Housing News Podcast

The Scottish Housing News Podcast has taken an exciting step forward with the launch of its new YouTube channel, opening new doors for its audience to connect with the conversations shaping Scotland’s housing sector.

A stable, multi‑year funding settlement must be the next Scottish Government’s top priority if Scotland is to reverse stalled development pipelines and respond meaningfully to the housing emergency, according to the latest episode of The Scottish Housing News Podcast. Campion Homes joint man

Below is a full transcript of episode 77 of the Scottish Housing News Podcast titled ‘What housing needs from the next Scottish Government with Susan Jackson and Jen Gracie’. Listen to the episode here or watch below.

Abronhill Housing Association is sounding the alarm over a growing crisis in Scotland’s mixed tenure housing blocks, where fragmented ownership is undermining efforts to maintain safe, compliant homes. Speaking on the Scottish Housing News Podcast, interim director Audrey Murphy and housing ex

Below is a full transcript of episode 76 of the Scottish Housing News Podcast titled ‘Minority landlords and mixed tenure repairs with Audrey Murphy and Professor Douglas Robertson’. Listen to the episode here.

Below is a full transcript of episode 75 of the Scottish Housing News Podcast titled ‘Scottish Housing Day celebrates good neighbours with Callum Chomczuk and Jamie Ballentine’. Listen to the episode here.

In this episode of the Scottish Housing News Podcast, Kieran Findlay and Jimmy Black discuss the theme of 'Everybody Needs Good Neighbours' for Scottish Housing Day. They explore the importance of community and neighbourliness, the role of housing associations in fostering social connections, and th

In this episode, Kieran Findlay and Jimmy Black discuss the pressing issue of homelessness with Maureen Knight from Albyn Housing Society and Pamela Forrest from Riverside Scotland. They explore innovative strategies to prevent homelessness, focusing on proactive tenancy sustainment and the Housing

Below is a full transcript of episode 74 of the Scottish Housing News Podcast titled ‘Tenancy sustainment with Maureen Knight and Pamela Forrest’. Listen to the episode here.

Join hosts Kieran Findlay and Jimmy Black as they delve into the complexities of housing adaptations in Scotland. Featuring insights from Professor Vikki McCall from the University of Stirling and SFHA policy manager Susie Fitton, this episode explores the challenges and opportunities in adapting ho

Below is a full transcript of episode 73 of the Scottish Housing News Podcast titled ‘‘What’s Next For Adaptations?’ with Professor Vikki McCall and Susie Fitton’. Listen to the episode here.

Host Kieran Findlay delves into the world of cohousing with guests Tom Morton, convener of Cohousing Scotland, and Jenny Rambridge, a founding member of Hope Cohousing.  Discover how cohousing fosters supportive communities, addresses housing challenges, and promotes sustainability, but also he

Below is a full transcript of episode 72 of the Scottish Housing News Podcast titled ‘Cohousing and the Orkney pathfinder with Tom Morton and Jenny Rambridge’. Listen to the episode here.

For this episode of the Scottish Housing News Podcast, Kieran Findlay and Jimmy Black discuss the pressing issues of damp and mould in housing, focusing on the new Awaab’s Law legislation that mandates social landlords to address health hazards within strict timelines. Kerry Brown, co-founder

Below is a full transcript of episode 71 of the Scottish Housing News Podcast titled ‘Damp, mould and tenant behaviour with Kerry Brown and Patrick McRedmond'. Listen to the episode here.