Opinion

In its response to a consultation on proposed new laws around damp and mould, the Glasgow and West of Scotland Forum of Housing Associations (GWSF) director, David Bookbinder, has urged the Scottish Government to recognise the issue of tenant behaviour in the new guidance. Let’s get right to t

Helena Charlton, director of heat networks at Ofgem, discusses the upcoming regulation of heat networks. Heat networks provide heating, cooling and hot water to multiple properties in a building or to multiple buildings from a single source. From January 2026, Ofgem will begin regulating heat networ

Lesley Elliott, who has just led Hanover Scotland's digital transition from analogue systems to AI-driven proactive social care, cuts straight through the political rhetoric around Scotland's ageing population to deliver some uncomfortable truths about our care system. Scotland is grappling with the

Hazel Davies, sales and marketing director for Cruden, and Female Leaders in Construction (FLIC) advisory board member, shares why gender balanced leadership matters in construction. As a mother of two school-aged daughters, I often think about the example I set for them. It’s too early to tel

Eleni Diamantopoulou and Calum Raine from Womble Bond Dickinson delve into Scotland's ambitious plans to enhance energy performance standards in housebuilding, aiming to create a more sustainable and environmentally friendly future.

Analysing the Scottish Government's new housing measures, Homeless Network Scotland CEO Maggie Brünjes welcomes them as positive steps while arguing that the announced funding and long-term strategy are insufficient to fully resolve the nation's housing emergency. We welcome measures announced

Calum Allmond discusses the clarity and concision of the new map-based registration system may bring benefits to home and land owners, especially considering recent changes to the associated fees for Plans Reports. Since passage of the Land Registration (Scotland) Act in 1979 the Land Register of Sc

Jimmy Black blogs on Riverside Scotland’s Housing First for Families, and Albyn’s Tenancy Sustainment Team.

The focus for this year’s Scottish Housing Day is the importance of good neighbours and communities. Wheatley Group’s director of neighbourhoods Jennifer Anderson shares how her teams are working together to create thriving neighbourhoods where customers are proud to live.   

Scottish Empty Homes Partnership national manager Tahmina Nizam celebrates the success that many councils are having in bringing empty homes back into use, but makes the case that continued investment and strategic focus are needed to keep building on that good work. A record-breaking 2,066 empty ho

Interim director Audrey Murphy kicks off Abronhill Housing Association's search for a strategic partner with the launch of a prospectus pack. As we mark our 30th anniversary in 2025, Abronhill Housing Association (AHA) stands at a crossroads. As the only community-based Registered Social Landlord (R

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

Drawing on data from Dundashill Platform 3 in Glasgow, Emily Ong, Passivhaus designer and architect at Collective Architecture, reveals why investing in Passivhaus brings long-term savings. It is estimated that 34% of households in Scotland are currently living in fuel poverty and 19.4% of household

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