Scottish Housing Regulator

Evelyn Tweed MSP's amendment to the Housing (Scotland) Bill that introduces a clear and independent right of appeal against decisions made by the Scottish Housing Regulator (SHR) has now been tabled. The Stirling representative, who first mooted the amendment late last year, said the proposal would

The Scottish Housing Regulator has today announced a programme of visits to social landlords to discuss their Annual Assurance Statement. Each year by 31 October every social landlord must prepare and publish an Annual Assurance Statement which confirms whether it meets the regulatory requirements f

Blochairn Housing Association has told Scottish Housing News that plans are in place for the Association to achieve compliance with a number of regulatory standards after a report outlined its ongoing challenges and the actions being taken to address the issues. Last month, the Scottish Housing

The Scottish Housing Regulator has today published its high-level report on the level of empty homes/voids Registered Social Landlords (RSLs) had at 28 February 2025. 

The Scottish Housing Regulator has published updated engagement plans for all registered social landlords (RSLs) and local authorities. The plans for RSLs include a regulatory status which describes whether the landlord complies with the Regulatory Standards. The regulator has also published a summa

The Scottish Housing Regulator has unveiled its second British Sign Language (BSL) Plan, outlining its commitment to improving accessibility. The plan sets out what the regulator did during the past five years and what it will do during 2025-2031 to support BSL users.

The Scottish Housing Regulator welcomed the appointment by Scottish Ministers of Ewan Fraser as its new deputy chair.  Mr Fraser will take over from the current Deputy Andrew Watson on 1 April 2025 for a two-year term. Andrew will remain a board member until 30 June 2025, when he will have comp

Perth & Kinross Council has disputed findings from a Scottish Housing Regulator (SHR) report that found "serious failings" in both of the local authority’s Gypsy/Traveller sites. The Regulator said it took action to investigate after concerns were raised by residents of both sites. The res

The Scottish Housing Regulator (SHR) has written to all social landlords to provide advice on preparation of their next Annual Assurance Statement ahead of the October 31st deadline. In the letter, chief executive Michael Cameron highlights revised guidance to support landlords when they are co

Scotland's Registered Social Landlords (RSLs) encountered significant financial pressures throughout 2023/24, according to a new report from the Scottish Housing Regulator.

The Scottish Housing Regulator (SHR) has written to all Registered Social Landlords to request information on empty homes/voids on behalf of the Scottish Government. Up-to-date information will allow the government to better understand the potential contribution of bringing the properties back

Scottish Ministers are recruiting a chair and a new member to the Scottish Housing Regulator’s board. George Walker, chair of the Scottish Housing Regulator, said: “This is an excellent opportunity to join our team to help safeguard and promote the interests of tenants and service u

Scottish Housing Regulator chair George Walker told social landlords that their commitment to self-assurance is being recognised and thanked RSL governing body members for their work in delivering an effective Annual Assurance Statements process. Annual Assurance Statements are a key element of the

Scottish Housing Regulator chair George Walker reflects on the latest meeting of the Urban Landlord Group. We held the fifth meeting of the urban landlord group on 19 November 2024. This is one of the three standing groups of senior people from Registered Social Landlords we meet with regularly to d

Deputy chair Andrew Watson summarises the Scottish Housing Regulator's latest meeting with its Rural & Islands Landlord Group. We held the fifth meeting of the Rural & Islands landlord group on 6 December 2024. This is one of the three standing groups of senior people from Registered Social