The UK Government has confirmed details of the new Social and Affordable Homes Programme (SAHP) 2026–2036, setting out a ten-year plan to fund the delivery of new affordable homes across England. Administered by Homes England, the programme represents one of the most significant long-term commitments to affordable housing in recent years. With £27.3 billion of funding confirmed, including bridge...

Balancing policy, people and performance Scotland’s housing system is entering a new phase of reform. The Housing (Scotland) Bill places greater emphasis on fairness, affordability and tenant protection, supporting the creation of stable, well-managed rental homes that serve a broader range of households. Within this context, Build to Rent (BTR) has become an increasingly important part of housing...

Scotland’s Parliament has passed the Housing (Scotland) Bill, representing one of the most consequential reforms of housing law in a generation. The Bill seeks to balance the dual aims of accelerating homebuilding while strengthening tenant protections, particularly in the private rented sector. As it moves from legislation into implementation, stakeholders across housing, development and investment...

https://www.scotsman.com/sponsored/buying-selling-or-renting-a-home-a-new-estate-agent-property-management-company-comes-to-west-of-edinburgh-5313031 Buying, selling or renting a home? A new estate agent & property management company comes to West of Edinburgh It’s a genuine homecoming for the man behind a new estate agency in Edinburgh. We find out what he’s bringing back from his travels...

Highlight has officially launched its sales and property management services, marking a significant step in its growth across the West of Edinburgh, including towns such as Broxburn, Uphall, Bathgate, Winchburgh, Ratho, Kirkliston, South Queensferry. This strategic move positions the company at the centre of one of Scotland’s most ambitious growth corridors, supporting the delivery of good-quality homes...

A new report by CaCHE, in partnership with SFHA, CIH Scotland, and Shelter Scotland, projects that Scotland must deliver 15,693 affordable homes per year between 2026 and 2031 to meet national need - an increase of almost 50% on current targets. This analysis reflects growing pressures across the housing system: rising homelessness, worsening affordability, constrained turnover in the social rented...

The Development Value for Money (DVfM) 2024/25 Annual Report, published by Scotland’s Housing Network, offers a detailed picture of affordable housing delivery across Scotland. Covering 52 projects completed by 21 landlords, the analysis reflects on costs, funding, quality, and timescales from developments that together provided 1,505 new homes. While there is clear evidence of progress, the findings...

The recently published Housing Investment Taskforce Report offers a considered and pragmatic response to the ongoing challenges in Scotland’s housing system. With rising costs, limited public funding, and increasing pressure across all tenures, the report rightly shifts the focus toward creating the conditions for long-term investment and more flexible delivery models. Its central message is clear:...

The affordable housing sector is entering a new cycle of asset realignment. Recent reports suggest over 100,000 housing association homes are quietly on the market - a signal that for-profit and not-for-profit providers alike are actively reviewing their portfolios in response to rising costs, regulatory expectations, and shifting strategic priorities. While the headlines focus on volume, the...

As the delivery of new build housing becomes more complex, so does the need for specialist support. Developers, housing providers, and investors are under increasing pressure to manage diverse tenure types, meet regulatory expectations, and deliver strong commercial outcomes - often without the internal capacity or market insight to do so effectively. Our Highlight New Homes offering provides flexible...