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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...

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 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...

In April 2024, the Regulator of Social Housing introduced a more proactive approach to consumer regulation, setting clear expectations around how housing providers serve their tenants. The updated Consumer Standards — covering Safety and Quality, Transparency, Influence and Accountability, Tenancy, and Neighbourhood and Community — mark a significant step forward in improving tenant outcomes. To...

We’re pleased to share that our Managing Director, Ryan Blair, has been appointed as a Non-Executive Director at Places for People Scotland, one of the country’s leading housing associations and part of the wider Places for People Group. With over 15 years of experience across affordable housing, new build delivery, sales, lettings, and strategic asset management, Ryan brings a deep understanding...

As the UK’s housing crisis continues to deepen, delivering good-quality, affordable homes is becoming ever more urgent, yet increasingly difficult. Demand far exceeds supply, and despite strong intent across sectors, funding gaps, planning delays, and viability challenges continue to hold back delivery. Institutional capital has a critical role to play in helping bridge this divide. But to succeed,...

We’re pleased to share that Highlight Housing is now an approved Scottish Letting Agency, officially registered with Letting Agent Registration Number LARN2503008. This milestone marks the next step in our journey to support the delivery and long-term management of good-quality new build homes across Scotland. As we expand our services, we will soon be launching tenant allocation, rental management,...

Delivering affordable housing across the UK requires an understanding of how regulatory expectations vary between nations. While the shared objective remains the provision of safe, good-quality homes, the systems governing social housing in England and Scotland differ in structure, emphasis, and enforcement. This overview sets out the key differences between the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) in...