More homes
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Scottish Government Planning Guidance - Local living and 20 minute neighbourhoods
The guidance on Local Living and 20 minute neighbourhoods aims to encourage, promote and facilitate the application of the Place Principle and create connected and compact neighbourhoods which prioritise environmental, social and economic sustainability
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Lèirmheas air Plana Nàiseanta nan Eilean: Anailis air a' Cho-chomhairle
Gaelic version of a report setting out the main findings of the public consultation carried out to inform a review of the National Islands Plan 2019.
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National Islands Plan review: consultation analysis
The report sets out the main findings of the public consultation carried out to inform a review of the National Islands Plan 2019.
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Planning permission appeals: housing development statistics
Planning permission appeal statistics for housing developments involving 10 or more houses since January 2015.
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National Islands Plan: annual report 2023
The Islands (Scotland) Act 2018 requires that a report is presented to Parliament each year setting out the progress made towards delivery of the National Islands Plan. This report sets out progress made during the 2023 reporting year.
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Bringing empty homes back into use to increase housing stock
Funding confirmed for Empty Homes Partnership.
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Housing Review Group: strategic review of output
The Housing Review Group was established in June 2023 to explore how to maximise opportunities to increase affordable housing supply or to re-balance provision through the use of existing housing supply. This report acts as a summary of its findings.
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Prostitution - challenging and deterring men's demand: strategic approach
Sets our our collective approach, working with stakeholders across the wider public and third sector, to challenge and deter men’s demand for prostitution and support those with experience of it.
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Ending Homelessness Together Monitor: strategic outcomes and indicators 2024
The Ending Homelessness Together (EHT) Monitor will measure the impact of the EHT action plan and demonstrate whether and where we are making progress toward ending homelessness in Scotland. The Monitor provides a reporting framework to measure progress on 10 structural and strategic outcomes.
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Measuring Impact Task and Finish Group: final report and recommendations
This report was produced by the Measuring Progress Task and Finish Group. It provides the background and context for a new framework to measure the impact of the Ending Homelessness Together action plan and includes recommendations on how to implement it effectively in the short-medium term.
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Rural Scotland Data Dashboard: Overview
This report accompanies the Rural Scotland Data Dashboard which presents data on a range of issues that impact rural Scotland. The report synthesises the data included in the dashboard into a broader picture of successes, challenges and trends in rural Scotland.
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Scottish islands: data overview 2023
This report gives a snapshot of Scotland's island-level data as collated in the new Scottish Islands Data Dashboard and draws out key findings relating to each of the strategic objective topic areas set out in the National Islands Plan.
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Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Statistics: Scottish Local Authority Housing Income and Expenditure 1997-98 to 2022-23 (near actuals) & 2023-24 (budgeted estimates)
This official statistics publication reports council housing income and expenditure. Trends are 1997-98 to 2022-23 (near actuals) to 2023-24 (budgeted estimates).
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Plana Gnìomh airson Taigheadas ann an Sgìrean Dùthchail is Eileanach
Tha am plana seo a’ stèidheachadh ghnìomhan a nì cinnteach gum bi cothrom aig daoine ann an sgìrean dùthchail is eileanach air taigheadas fìor mhath, aig prìsean reusanta agus prìsean na margaidh, gus an urrainn dhaibh a bhith a’ fuireach is ag obair agus a’ soirbheachadh sna sgìrean sin.
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Rural and islands housing action plan: business and regulatory impact assessment (BRIA)
Impact assessment for the Rural and Islands Housing Action Plan.
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Rural and Islands Housing Action Plan: Fairer Scotland Duty Summary Report
Fairer Scotland Duty Summary Report for the Rural and Islands Housing Action Plan.
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Rural and Islands Housing Action Plan: Island Communities Impact Assessment (ICIA)
Island Communities Impact Assessment for the Rural and Islands Housing Action Plan
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Rural and islands housing: action plan
This plan sets out action so that people in rural and island areas have access to the high quality affordable and market housing to enable them to live, work and thrive. It supports our commitment to deliver 110,000 affordable homes by 2032, of which 10% will be in rural and island areas.
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Rural and Islands Housing Action Plan: Child Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment (CRWIA)
Child Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment for the Rural and Islands Housing Action Plan
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Rural and Islands Housing Action Plan: Equalities Impact Assessment (EQIA): Results
Equalities Impact Assessment Results for the Rural and Islands Housing Action Plan
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Scottish Housing Market Review Q3 2023
Quarterly bulletin collating a range of previously published statistics on the latest trends in the Scottish housing market.
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Support for the Veterans and Armed Forces Community 2023
This report highlights our continuing support for the Veterans and Armed Forces community in Scotland and provides an update on this year’s achievements and work undertaken to improve support and access to services for our Armed Forces, Veterans and their families.
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Title Conditions (Scotland) Act 2003 (Conservation Bodies and Rural Housing Bodies) (Miscellaneous Amendment) Order 2023: BRIA
This final business and regulatory impact assessment (BRIA) supports the Title Conditions (Scotland) 2003 (Conservation Bodies and Rural Housing Bodies) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Order 2023.
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Centre for Housing Market Analysis: list of guidance
List of Centre for Housing Market Analysis (CHMA) guidance documents.
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Homelessness Statistics, 2022-23
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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Funding package for community housing trusts
Up to £960,000 to support delivery of affordable homes.
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Shetland affordable housing boost
Unlocking construction of 300 affordable homes in Lerwick.
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Fire alarm standard - alarms for deaf and deafblind people: guidance
Guidance for the new fire alarms standard for deaf and deafblind people, as well as Health and Social Care Partnerships and providers.
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National Islands Plan review: consultation
We are consulting on a review of the National Islands Plan, published in 2019. This review is required by the Islands (Scotland) Act 2018. We are seeking views on the impact and content of the current National Islands Plan.
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Scottish Housing Market Review: Q2 2023
Quarterly bulletin collating a range of statistics on the Scottish housing market, such as house prices and transactions, rental trends, cost and availability of finance, etc.
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National Islands Plan: implementation route map 2023
Details how we will deliver on the commitments in the National Islands Plan, over the coming year.
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Enhancing the accessibility, adaptability, and usability of Scotland's homes: consultation summary
A summary version of the consultation paper relating to the review of the Housing for Varying Needs design guide, and the introduction of a Scottish Accessible Homes Standard through changes to building standards and guidance.
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Enhancing the accessibility, adaptability and usability of Scotland's homes: consultation
This consultation aims to improve housing accessibility through the review of Part 1 of the Housing for Varying Needs design guide and by introducing a Scottish Accessible Homes Standard through updates to building standards and guidance.
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Infrastructure Investment Plan 2021-22 to 2025-26: programme pipeline update - March 2023
This pipeline provides information relating to key major infrastructure programmes with an investment of £20 million or more included at Annex D of our Infrastructure Investment Plan, published in February 2021.
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Infrastructure Investment Plan 2021-22 to 2025-26: progress report 2022 to 2023
Second annual progress report relating to the Infrastructure Investment Plan 2021-22 to 2025-26 which outlines the progress made in relation to the Plan’s three themes during the last year as well as key delivery achievements and activity planned for the coming year.
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Infrastructure Investment Plan 2021-22 to 2025-26: major capital projects progress update - March 2023
The following information relates to projects with a capital value of £5 million or more which are at the outline business case (or equivalent) approved stage or beyond.
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Just transition for the built environment and construction sector: a discussion paper
This discussion paper is intended to support engagement on a just transition for the built environment and construction sector. Building on this engagement, a draft targeted action plan and route map (late 23/24) will outline the key steps to delivering a fair transition for the sector.
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Buidheann-obrach Gheàrr-bheatha air Cothroman Eaconamach is Sòisealta don Ghàidhlig: Aithisg do Rùnaire a' Chaibineit airson Ionmhas is na h-Eaconamaidh
Aithisg air molaidhean na Buidhne-obrach Gheàrr-bheatha air Cothroman Eaconamach is Sòisealta don Ghàidhlig.
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Short Life Working Group on Economic and Social Opportunities for Gaelic: report
A report to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Economy containing the recommendations of the Short Life Working Group on Economic and Social Opportunities for Gaelic.
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Local living and 20 minute neighbourhoods - planning guidance: consultation
We are seeking views on this draft guidance on local living and 20 minute neighbourhoods to support the implementation of National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4).
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Local living and 20 minute neighbourhoods - draft guidance consultation: impact assessment report update
The impact assessment report update relates to the consultation on our draft guidance on local living and 20 minute neighbourhoods, produced to support the fourth National Planning Framework (NPF4).
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Affordable housing initiative for key workers
Help to provide more homes in rural Scotland.
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Equality, opportunity, community: New leadership - A fresh start
This publication sets out the First Minister’s vision for Scotland and the outcomes he and his government aim to achieve by 2026.
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Council Tax for second and empty homes, and non-domestic rates thresholds: consultation
This joint public consultation with COSLA seeks views on giving local authorities the power to increase council tax on second homes and empty homes, as well as considering whether the current non-domestic rates thresholds for self-catering accommodation remain appropriate.
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Non-domestic rates/Council Tax second and empty homes consultation: partial impact assessments
Partial impact assessments relating to the consultation on council tax for second and long term empty homes, and thresholds for non-domestic rates.
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Non-domestic rates/Council Tax second and empty homes consultation: business and regulatory impact assessment
Business and regulatory impact assessment (BRIA) relating to the consultation on council tax for second and empty homes, and thresholds for non-domestic rates.
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Tax changes for second and empty homes
Councils empowered to prioritise homes for living in.
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Delivering Housing to 2040
Ensuring everyone has a home that meets their needs.
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Scottish Housing Market Review Q1 2023
Scottish housing market bulletins collating a range of statistics on house prices, housing market activity, cost and availability of finance and repossessions.
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National Islands Plan Annual Report 2022
The Islands (Scotland) Act 2018 requires that a report is presented to Parliament each year setting out the progress made towards delivery of the National Islands Plan. This report sets out progress made during the 2022 reporting year.
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Housing Statistics for Scotland Quarterly Update: New Housebuilding and Affordable Housing Supply (published 28 March 2023)
A summary of activity in new build housing, affordable housing and long term empty properties and second homes in Scotland.
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£105 million for new affordable homes
Additional funding for Charitable Bond scheme.
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Housing Statistics for Scotland Quarterly Update: New Housebuilding and Affordable Housing Supply (published 24 January 2023)
A summary of activity in new build housing, affordable housing and long term empty properties and second homes in Scotland.
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Scottish Housing Market Review: Q4 2022
Quarterly bulletin collating a range of statistics on the Scottish housing market, such as house prices and transactions, rental trends, cost and availability of finance, etc.
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Supporting home ownership this new year
First-time buyers and others on low to medium incomes are being encouraged to take advantage of the Open Market Shared Equity Scheme to help buy a home in 2023.
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Funding to build affordable homes
Multimillion pound loan scheme for social landlords relaunches.
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Funding for self-build homes
£6 million loan fund reopens for applications.
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Support for the Veterans and Armed Forces Community 2022
This report highlights our continuing support for the Veterans and Armed Forces community in Scotland and provides an update on this year’s achievements and work undertaken to improve support and access to services for our Armed Forces, Veterans and their families.
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Scottish Housing Market Review: Q3 2022
Scottish housing market bulletins collating a range of statistics on house prices, housing market activity, cost and availability of finance and repossessions
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National Islands Plan: implementation route map 2022
Details how we will deliver our priorities over the lifetime of the National Islands Plan. It identifies the methods to monitor progress towards fulfilling the many commitments in the Plan and sets out timescales for delivery of our work.
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Scottish Land Rights and Responsibilities Statement 2022
Land reform in Scotland, including matters relating to the ownership, use and management of land and associated rights and responsibilities, is continually evolving. The Statement has been revised to ensure it remains relevant to informing policy and practice around land issues in Scotland.
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After Sale Shared Equity Procedures
Updated guidance on procedures to be followed for all after sale transactions related to Scottish Government shared equity scheme properties.
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Islands Bond consultation: our response
Response paper following analysis of Islands Bond consultation.
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Islands Bond: consultation responses analysis
External analysis of Islands Bond online consultation responses, carried out by Griesbach and Associates.
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Improvements to shared equity housing scheme
Veterans and disabled people among those to benefit.
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Open Market Shared Equity Scheme: buyer information leaflet
The Open Market Shared Equity Scheme helps first time buyers on low to moderate incomes to buy a home on the open market (within a certain price threshold) where this is sensible and sustainable for them to do so.
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The Strategy for Our Veterans - taking the strategy forward in Scotland: refreshed action plan
Refreshed action plan detailing how we intend to continue to take forward the Strategy for Our Veterans in Scotland.
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Scottish Housing Market Review: Q2 2022
Scottish housing market bulletins collating a range of statistics on house prices, housing market activity, cost and availability of finance and repossessions.
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Tackling child poverty delivery plan: fourth year progress report 2021 to 2022
The fourth annual progress report for 'Every child, every chance: tackling child poverty delivery plan 2018-2022'.
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Delivering on child poverty commitments
Report details investment and actions in key areas.
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Heat in Buildings strategy - quality assurance: policy statement
Quality assurance is critical to our heat decarbonisation aims. This policy statement focuses on the standards, skills and certifications required for installers on SG schemes, proposed ways to tackle scams and mis-selling and how to improve public engagement.
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Scottish Housing Market Review: Q1 2022
Summary of the latest Scottish housing market data.
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Housing statistics quarterly update: March 2022
A summary of activity in new build housing, affordable housing and long term empty properties and second homes in Scotland.
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Tackling Child Poverty Delivery Plan 2022-26
Best Start, Bright Futures.
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National Islands Plan: annual report 2021
The Islands (Scotland) Act 2018 requires that a report is presented to Parliament each year setting out the progress made towards delivery of the National Islands Plan.
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Investment in tackling child poverty
Supporting low income households.
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Local Heat and Energy Efficiency Strategy (LHEES) pilot programme: synthesis evaluation
This report presents findings from a synthesis evaluation of Scotland’s Local Heat and Energy Efficiency Strategy (LHEES) pilot programme, which involved pilot projects delivered by all 32 Scottish local authorities.
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A New Deal for Tenants - draft strategy: consultation
We are consulting on the draft A New Deal for Tenants - rented sector strategy, which seeks to improve accessibility, affordability choices and standards across the whole rented sector in Scotland.
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Prevention of homelessness duties: consultation
Joint Scottish Government and COSLA consultation on the proposals for new prevention of homelessness duties. This consultation creates an opportunity for individuals and organisations to have their say on changes to the homelessness system in Scotland.
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Interim Gypsy/Traveller site design guide
Guide to assist public sector providers of Gypsy/Traveller sites to design and provide high quality accommodation that meets their needs.
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Scotland's Climate Assembly - recommendations for action: SG response
Scotland's Climate Assembly published their full report on 23 June 2021. It included 81 recommendations for the Scottish Government, who had six months to respond. This response sets out the existing and proposed actions that government will take in order to address their recommendations.
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Housing statistics quarterly update: December 2021
A summary of activity in new build housing, affordable housing and long term empty properties and second homes in Scotland.
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Quarterly Housing Statistics, December 2021
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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Short-term lets: business and regulatory impact assessment
Business and regulatory impact assessment (BRIA) relating to the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 (Licensing of Short-term Lets) Order 2021 (“the Licensing Order”) and the Town And Country Planning (Short-Term Let Control Areas) (Scotland) Regulations 2021 (“the Control Area Regulations”).
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Short term lets - draft Licensing Order and business and regulatory impact assessment: consultation report
Report on our short term lets: consultation on draft Licensing Order and draft business and regulatory impact assessment (BRIA) which ran from 25 June 2021 to 13 August 2021.
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Licensing short-term lets
Legislation laid before Scottish Parliament.
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Fire safety guidance - existing high rise domestic buildings and specialised housing and similar premises: research - SG response
The Scottish Government response to the recommendations of the independent evaluation of the practical fire safety guidance for existing high rise domestic buildings and the practical fire safety guidance for existing specialised housing.
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Fire safety guidance - existing high rise domestic buildings and specialised housing and similar premises: impact and effectiveness
Independent evaluation of the practical fire safety guidance for existing high rise domestic buildings and the practical fire safety guidance for existing specialised housing to determine whether the guidance is used by those it is intended for, is helpful, and what may be needed to strengthen it.
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Veterans and Armed Forces community: Scottish Government support 2021
This report highlights our continuing support for the Veterans and Armed Forces community in Scotland and provides an update on this year’s achievements and work undertaken to improve support and access to services for our Armed Forces, Veterans and their families.
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Making our homes cleaner and greener
Scotland’s heat in buildings strategy published.
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Heat in Buildings Strategy - achieving net zero emissions in Scotland's buildings
Sets out our vision for the future of heat in buildings, and the actions we are taking in the buildings sector to deliver our climate change commitments, maximise economic opportunities, and ensure a just transition, including helping address fuel poverty.
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Local Heat and Energy Efficiency Strategy pilots: phase 3 - evaluation
Evaluation of the third, and final, phase of Local Heat and Energy Efficiency Strategy (LHEES) pilots, which involved nine local authorities and took place between November 2019 and April 2021.
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Decarbonising heating - economic impact: report
This report considers the potential economic impacts arising from a shift towards low carbon heating technologies in Scotland, over the period to 2030.
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Up to £50 million to unlock new housing
Grants to help councils and social landlords build crucial infrastructure.
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Scottish Housing Market Review: Q3 2021
Summary of the latest Scottish housing market data.
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Housing statistics quarterly update: September 2021
This publication contains an update on Affordable Housing Supply approvals, starts and completions up to June 2021 with all-sector and private sector new housebuilding starts and completions up to September 2020, and social sector new housebuilding up to December 2020.
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Grants for crofters’ homes
Allocation of first round of Croft House Grants for 2021-22.
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Affordable homes funding
Increased funding commitment for local authority areas.
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More than 100,000 affordable homes delivered
Milestone on path to fairer Scotland.
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Quarterly Housing Statistics, June 2021
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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Quarterly Housing Statistics, March 2021
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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100,000 more affordable homes
Scotland’s 20-year vision for housing.
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A new standard for housing
Ensuring equal quality of homes.
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Quarterly Housing Statistics, December 2020
A National Statistics Publication.
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Affordable housing for rural and island communities
Funding extended beyond March 2021.
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Delivering housing
Focus on safe increase in affordable homes.
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11% rise in number of new build homes completed in 2019
A National Statistics Publication.
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More homes available
Increase in the number of affordable homes delivered.
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New build homes started increased by 24%
A National Statistics Publication.
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Funding to build homes for social rent
Over £770,000 awarded for affordable island homes.
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Investing in affordable homes
Budget provides future funding guarantee.
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Challenges facing small housing developers: survey
Views on outputs, future prospects, obstacles, solutions and government initiatives.
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New build homes up by 18%
Highest number of annual completions since 2008.
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18% rise in number of new build homes completed
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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Housing to 2040: consultation on outline policy options
An open letter to stakeholders to support the Housing to 2040 consultation.
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Average 2 bedroom private rents up by 2.4%
An Official Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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Short-term lets
Consultation responses back regulation.
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Supply of new housing increases
More than 22,000 homes made available.
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Better support for Gypsy/Travellers
Improving sites and facilities to reduce inequalities.
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Number of new build homes completed tops 20,000 for the first time in a decade
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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More affordable homes completed
Large increase in the total number of affordable and social rented homes.
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Thousands of new homes supported by Building Scotland Fund
£70 million invested so far.
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Developing the construction workforce
Improving skills to meet future housing demand.
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Help for affordable homes
Extra funding for councils.
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Building a fairer housing market
Support for struggling first-time buyers.
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4% rise in number of new build homes completed
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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Social housing allocations in Scotland: practice guide
Guidance on allocating homes in the social rented sector.
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£40m charitable bonds funding for affordable homes
Investment to help deliver ambitious affordable housing target.
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Open Market Shared Equity (OMSE) administrative procedures: 2019
Updated guidance for administering agents on the Open Market Shared Equity (OMSE) scheme's administrative procedures.
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More homes for Scotland
Funding increase will help deliver affordable housing.
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3,450 new homes for West Lothian
Package of support including a Building Scotland Fund £26.8m loan.
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More affordable homes
80,000 affordable homes delivered since 2007.
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4% increase in number of new build homes completed
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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More homes for Scotland
Affordable housing programme on target at halfway point.
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4% increase in housing supply in 2017-2018
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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More Homes Scotland mid-market rent proposal
The mid-market rent proposal will deliver 1,000 mid-market rent homes under the Mid-Market Rent Invitation Scheme.
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Together we can, together we will: consultation
Consultation by National Consultation of Rural Advisers (NCRA) to help inform recommendations for Scottish Government on future policy direction for the rural economy.
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£568m for affordable housing
Increased funding to ensure councils can deliver more homes.
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Affordable housing: long-term resource planning assumptions to councils 2018-2021
Planning assumptions for councils to plan their housing supply 2018-2019 to 2020-2021.
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New build housing completions up 5% in latest year
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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Building a fairer Scotland
£756 million investment in affordable housing.
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Scotland’s Budget
Investing in the NHS, protecting low earners, backing Scotland’s economy.
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£15 million for affordable housing
Innovative funding scheme contributes to 50,000 affordable homes target.
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After-sale shared equity procedures: guidance
Guidance to cover after-sale procedures in relation to Scottish Government’s various shared equity schemes.
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New scheme to boost investment in housing
Rental income guarantee scheme to support build-to-rent market.
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Revised code of conduct for registered property factors: consultation
Consultation paper and supporting documents on the proposals to revise the code of conduct for registered property factors.
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Increase in affordable housing
Major investment delivering new homes.
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£10 million for affordable housing
Investment for homes in the Highlands
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£1.75 billion boost for investment in affordable housing
Major long-term commitment to grow number of homes.
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Widening access to home ownership support
Help to Buy (Scotland) scheme higher price cap retained for 2018/19.
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£16m for affordable housing
Investment in new homes to rent for Shetland, Borders and Fife.
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More affordable homes in pipeline
20% increase in approvals during 2016.
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Stability in new build housing completions in latest year
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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Increased funding for affordable housing
Major investment in rented homes and support for home ownership.
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82 new affordable homes for Govan
£6.8m investment in charitable bonds.
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Housing improvements in south Glasgow
Significant investment in Govanhill.
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Statistical News Release
Scotland’s household numbers projected to rise with most growth among older people
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600 houses for Aberdeen
First loan granted from £50m Housing Infrastructure Fund.
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Funding for housing in Govanhill
£2.5m further funding for successful pilot project.
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Scotland gets low-carbon cosy
More renewable heat than ever before.
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Life for people in Scotland in 2015
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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Housing boost for the islands
Minister announces £5 million Islands Housing Fund.
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Homelessness in Scotland decreases
Homeless applications also reduced.
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Homelessness and Housing Options statistics published
A National and Official Statistics Publication for Scotland.
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Affordable homes target exceeded by 10%
Scotland leads way in UK.
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