Scottish Housing Regulator

A clear and independent right of appeal against decisions made by the Scottish Housing Regulator (SHR) will now be introduced after Evelyn Tweed MSP secured approval for an amendment to the Housing (Scotland) Bill.

South Ayrshire Council's cabinet has approved the submission of the Annual Assurance Statement (AAS) to the Scottish Housing Regulator.  The statement provides assurances on the council's compliance with the regulations and outlines ongoing efforts to improve housing services for tenants and ot

Perth & Kinross Council’s Housing Service is set to publish its Annual Assurance Statement, confirming to tenants that it is meeting national regulations and requirements. The Housing Service is responsible for delivering high-quality services for all tenants and other customers. The state

Share brought together housing professionals from across the sector this week for a landmark event with the Scottish Housing Regulator (SHR). The sold-out event on Wednesday at the Leonardo Royal Hotel created a unique opportunity to hear directly from the Regulator and explore vital themes shaping

Helen Trouten Torres, Scottish Housing Regulator's board member and chair of its Tenants Together (Scotland) Liaison Group, shares details about the latest group meeting. The Tenants Together (Scotland) Scottish Housing Regulator Liaison Group is made up of members of Tenants Together (Scotland) (TT

The Scottish Housing Regulator has announced it will step up its engagement with Stirling Council over concerns relating to homelessness services, Gypsy/Traveller sites and tenant safety.

The number and proportion of homes being let to people experiencing homelessness by social landlords increased in 2024/25, according to the Scottish Housing Regulator’s latest report on landlord performance. Published today, the National Report on the Scottish Social Housing Charter 2024/

Doris Jamieson has been appointed by Scottish Ministers as a new Scottish Housing Regulator board member from 11 August 2025.  Doris was a non-executive director for nine years at a housing association based in the East of England with 30,000 homes. She aspired to improve the quality of homes a

The Scottish Housing Regulator has welcomed a new chair. Garry Coutts has been appointed by Scottish Ministers from 1 August 2025. 

The Scottish Housing Regulator has published the findings from its thematic review of the self-assurance work landlords did to enable them to submit their Annual Assurance Statement by October 2024.  All social landlords are required to submit an Annual Assurance Statement to the Scottish Housi

The Scottish Housing Regulator (SHR) has published its annual summary of the notifiable events reported by Registered Social Landlords (RSLs) during 2024/25. Notifiable events are things that RSLs must report to the Regulator as they could potentially pose a risk to tenants’ interests, th

New research published today by the Scottish Housing Regulator provides an insight into tenants’ views and experiences of damp and mould in their homes.

The Scottish Housing Regulator has provided an update on social landlords that have identified the presence of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) in some of their social rented homes. The regulator reported that 17 landlords have identified the presence of RAAC in some of the homes they p

The Scottish Housing Regulator (SHR) has paid tribute to its chair George Walker and non-executive board members, Andrew Watson and Siobhan White, who are all stepping down after eight years of dedicated service. Mr Walker has led the SHR Board throughout his tenure. As well as being board memb

The Scottish Housing Regulator (SHR) has published its work plans for 2025/26, laying out an ambitious and wide-ranging agenda aligned with its 2024–2027 Strategy. The plans reinforce the Regulator’s commitment to protecting the interests of tenants and service users, supporting social l