Opinion

A blanket ban on evictions makes no provision for anti-social tenants and those who choose not to pay their rent, says David Bookbinder. Extending the timescale for giving longer notice periods in arrears and anti-social behaviour cases is a kick in the stomach for the vast majority of tenants

John Toms on the implications for city centres if the transition of properties from commercial to residential becomes commonplace.

Deborah Hay, Scotland policy officer for the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, explains why JRF have joined the Everyone Home Collective. We all need a warm, decent and affordable home: it’s the foundation on which all other areas of our life depend, and it has been such a critical part of the respo

Alan Gordon, senior partner at DM Hall Chartered Surveyors, discusses the importance of getting back to the office after the coronavirus pandemic.  Rumours of the death of the office as we know it may be greatly exaggerated, but my goodness, they are gaining currency fast.

Cade Wells, business development manager at CENSIS, discusses the role sensor-led smart technology could play in transforming housing in Scotland.  We have seldom spent more time in our homes than now. Indeed, we have certainly never relied so heavily on technology in the home, which is helping

Former Cruden Estates director Dan Donald, now a trustee for homelessness charity Simon Community Scotland, reveals how a career in construction is shaping a few of the charity’s recent successes. Why did you get involved with the Simon Community in the first place?

Jon Kiddie, an advocate at Terra Firma Chambers, analyses concerns over the suitability of judicial review for challenging local authority decisions on homelessness. I recently gave a webinar presentation on the topic of homelessness and judicial review. Afterwards, discussion immediately focused on

Homeless Network Scotland recently made over 1,000 cash payments of £100 to people affected by homelessness, thanks to the Scottish Government’s Wellbeing Fund, supported by SCVO and the Hunter Foundation. The one-off payment was available to households in temporary homelessness accommod

Alex Orr considers a key planning document being proposed for Edinburgh and what it might mean for developers.

Scott MacPhail on the importance of sewage systems in new housing developments. We have a lot to thank the Victorians for in Scotland… rail networks, clean water supply and beautiful buildings. But perhaps the legacy these industrious people left which is of most importance to us is a functio

Kevin Stewart MSP, minister for local government, housing and planning, outlines the Scottish Government's renewed commitment to ending homelessness. The coronavirus outbreak has had significant implications for people experiencing homelessness, particularly those who were rough sleeping. We acted q

Lockdown has shown the particular importance of community green spaces, says Andrew Duncan.

Sanctuary Group chief executive of Craig Moule speaks openly about diversity in a statement following on from the tragic death of George Floyd. The tragic death of George Floyd and the subsequent global reaction has prompted a period of genuine reflection and learning. It is vital that San

Maddy Moore responds to Shelter’s successful court case against blanket bans on renting properties to people on housing benefit.

Lauren Hazlie, property solicitor at Jones Whyte, details the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the housing market by discussing the extension to the Additional Dwelling Supplement Tax reclaim period. In Scotland, Additional Dwelling Supplement (ADS) Tax must be paid by a buyer on the purchase o