‘Building a box is not an architectural response. We respond very differently’
Libby Heathcote, the new president of the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland, on why more input from architects would help in the housing crisis Architects must regain their rightful...
All-tenure development is vital to solving our housing emergency
When discussing solutions to the housing crisis, the instinct is often – understandably – to focus on social and affordable housing. However, increasing supply of those tenures alone will not...
What should landowners check before selling land for development in Scotland?
Selling land in Scotland, whether for development, diversification or estate restructuring, can seem straightforward. However, beneath the surface lie challenges that can catch even experienced landowners off guard. Based on...
French investors like look of Scottish com prop assets
Investors from France have snapped up nearly £200m in Scottish commercial property since November, as the historic connections between the two countries take a modern twist. Research from Knight Frank has...
Closing thoughts on the emergency: what Scotland’s politicians offered
The Business of Housing 2026 concluded with the politicians who will decide what happens next.Cabinet Secretary for Housing Màiri McAllan took the stage, before being joined by MSPs Willie Rennie,...
Housing, talent and capital: Scotland’s big economic test
It was important for the inaugural Business of Housing conference to set out a position at the intersection of Scotland’s wider economy and the demographic dilemma.This shift was obvious when...
Why solving Scotland’s housing emergency is an economic necessity
Ruaridh Hanna, director of policy at The Business, reflects on the inaugural Business of Housing 2026 summit in Edinburgh which laid out the vexing issues – and heard how practical...
Growing pains: Government must prioritise a clear plan for growth
Facing a high degree of economic uncertainty as well as global turbulence, Scotland’s next government must prioritise a clear plan for growth Scotland’s next government must prioritise a clear plan...
Build to rent: an essential part of the solution
When it comes to solving Scotland’s housing emergency, there isn’t a silver bullet; no one-size-fits-all solution. We must accelerate the delivery of all types of homes and think of tenures...
What More Homes Scotland needs to do to live up to its name
Since the Scottish Government announced a national housing emergency in May 2024, the number of new build starts and completions has continued to fall, with the number of social housing...