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Council body calls for tighter rules on sale of social and affordable homes to non-resident buyers
4+ day, 18+ hour ago (581+ words) Figures hit record levels in 2024/25, but NHF says sales help fund regeneration and refurbishment The Local Councils Network (LCN) has called on the government to tighten up rules on sales of subsidised housing to non-resident private buyers, after figures hit…...
Somerset calls for flexible funding in housing announcements
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (238+ words) Local authority urges government to allow tailored use of housing investment funds Somerset Council has expressed support for recent housing investment announcements while emphasising the need for local flexibility to effectively meet community needs. Councillor Federica Smith-Roberts, the Lead Member…...
Lindsay Paterson named deputy chair of Scottish Housing Regulator’s board
1+ week, 3+ day ago (209+ words) The Scottish Housing Regulator welcomed the appointment by Scottish Ministers of Lindsay Paterson as its new deputy chair. Lindsay took over from the current deputy Ewan Fraser on 31 August 2026 to 31 October 2029. Ewan will remain a board member until the 31 March…...
Housing cited 'huge priority' ahead of Isle of Man election
1+ week, 3+ day ago (739+ words) Housing pressures on the Isle of Man are mounting and are a "huge priority" in the lead up to the House of Keys general election, a Douglas Councillor has warned. It comes as the majority of the 82 candidates standing for…...
Propertymark criticises Scottish government over lack of focus on housing
1+ week, 3+ day ago (498+ words) An industry body has slammed the Scottish government for barely mentioning housing despite the country’s ongoing housing emergency. Propertymark says First Minister John Swinney’s first speech in the Scottish Parliament since the summer recess failed to mention reducing tax burdens…...
Swinney puts housing at heart of Programme for Government but critics demand delivery detail
1+ week, 4+ day ago (1084+ words) First minister John Swinney First minister John Swinney has placed affordable housing and homelessness prevention at the centre of his government’s plans for the new five-year parliamentary session, unveiling a Programme for Government he says will deliver “lasting improvements to…...
How SNP housing policies deliver dream of homeownership — Scottish National Party
3+ week, 3+ day ago (445+ words) Amid a challenging economic landscape, the SNP-run Scottish Government continues to put the people of Scotland first by opening doors to safe, affordable, and secure housing. For many young people and working families, saving for a deposit and securing a…...
Shambolic SNP Government failed to assess how many homes needed amid housing crisis
3+ week, 5+ day ago (502+ words) Exclusive: The Scottish Government is relying on a target of 110,000 affordable homes by 2032 to help curb the housing emergency but is struggling to meet this. The Scottish Government has failed to assess how many homes are needed to built in…...