It’s not uncommon to hear politicians talk about building more “affordable homes” as a solution to the housing emergency which is devastating communities across Scotland. However, that’s...
Category: social housing
The Scottish Government’s Housing Bill – what does it mean?
The Scottish Government has published its long-awaited new Housing Bill. But what could it mean for people living in Scotland? While there have been some adjustments to rent control, joint...
Rent controls and the housing emergency
One of the most eye-catching parts of the Housing Bill published recently by the Scottish Government was its proposed model for controlling private rents. This is something that was...
As a child, my parents had no means to buy their own home, social housing was a lifesaver
“As a child, my parents had no means to buy their own home, social housing was a lifesaver. Renting from the private sector would not have been an option because of elevated rents. Council...
Scottish Government must prioritise homeless children in budget
The Scottish Government never tires of telling us that tackling child poverty is among its top priorites. Tomorrow, when the budget is published, we can look for evidence of Ministers’...