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The delay to the Future Homes Standard to 2028 has provided short-term flexibility for developers, but it also raises important long-term considerations for the sector. The transition towards low-carbon housing remains inevitable. Energy efficiency is becoming increasingly important, both in terms of affordability for residents and long-term asset performance for investors. For housing providers,...

The housing market in England has entered a more balanced and measured phase in 2026. While modest price growth continues, wider economic pressures are influencing buyer behaviour and overall market sentiment. Rising borrowing costs and affordability constraints are making buyers more selective. This is particularly evident among first-time buyers, who are increasingly focused on value, long-term...

The government’s commitment to a new generation of settlements through the New Towns Programme represents a major shift in how housing is planned and delivered across England. With developments expected to deliver thousands of homes alongside infrastructure, the programme signals a return to long-term, strategic placemaking. Each new settlement is designed to integrate housing with transport,...

Delivering affordable housing at scale remains one of the sector’s most pressing challenges. While demand continues to grow, supply is constrained by planning delays, construction costs, and capacity pressures across the industry. The Affordable Homes Programme provides long-term funding certainty, but funding alone is not enough to unlock delivery. A more integrated and coordinated approach is...

The introduction of the Renters’ Rights Act represents one of the most significant changes to England’s private rented sector in recent decades. The removal of Section 21 “no-fault” evictions and the transition towards a more secure tenancy model signals a clear shift towards a more regulated, transparent, and tenant-focused system. For housing providers, institutional investors, and operators...

The Scottish Government has confirmed plans to establish a new national housing agency, More Homes Scotland. This agency is intended to simplify delivery, increase scale and speed up the supply of new homes across the country. The agency is expected to begin operating in 2027 to 28, with full functionality from 2028 to 29, subject to parliamentary approval and the outcome of the next Scottish...

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. As a result, it will support the creation of stable, well-managed rental homes. These homes will serve a broader range of households. Within this context, Build to Rent (BTR) has become an...

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. Moreover, it calls for more flexible delivery models. Its central...

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...