A sense of community and belonging appears to be in vogue as a topic for politicians of all parties. And what is spoken about in both Holyrood and Westminster does often eventually filter through to everyday life. On that basis, you would think that developers and construction companies should sit up and take note as …
Read more >Tenancy support and sustainment work is often highlighted by housing students as a defining feature of the social rented sector. However, as the PRS continues to strengthen its role in addressing the housing emergency, there is an opportunity to explore how this important aspect can further evolve and contribute to shared housing goals. The vast …
Read more >Episode 92 features Ann Leslie, CEO of Lar Housing Trust, discussing the latest developments in affordable housing in Scotland. It’s been three years since Ann was a guest on Lets Talk, and since then, Lar Housing Trust has reached a major milestone with the completion of the St Kentigern’s Rope Walk development in Edinburgh’s Fountainbridge. …
Read more >The need for new homes Homes for Scotland has estimated the need for 25,000 new homes each year to meet current housing demand. Construction on this scale has not been seen since 2007 in the build-up to the global financial crisis, with the 5-year average currently at c. 19,500. During the cost of living crisis, …
Read more >There are few topics that generate as much passionate debate as housing, assuming of course that you have removed sport from the equation. One look at the screaming headlines recently testifies to that, with the latest discussions in Scotland surrounding the floating home being offered to Ukrainian refugees who have fled here to escape constant …
Read more >In a time of economic strife it is easy to focus on numbers and there are a welter of statistics currently circulating highlighting the devastating impact of the cost of living crisis. Inflation recently hit 9.1% and indeed the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has just warned that it could soon hit 11%. A sober …
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