1. Heat Networks Delivery Plan: review report 2024

    The Heat Networks (Scotland) Act 2021 requires that the Heat Networks Delivery Plan (HNDP) is reviewed every two years, and that Scottish Ministers prepare a report of our progress towards meeting the provisions of the Act and other supporting policies. This report fulfils the requirement to review and report on the HNDP.

  2. Simplifying the planning process

    Updating permitted development rights in response to cost and climate challenges.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. Additional Dwelling Supplement - change proposals: consultation analysis and Scottish Government response

    Our response to the consultation "Additional Dwelling Supplement: Proposals for Change" which ended on 5 April 2023. Sets out a summary of responses to that consultation and our next steps.

  6. Housing Cladding Remediation (Scotland) Bill: equality impact assessment - easy read

    Easy read version of the equality impact assessment (EQIA) for the Housing (Cladding Remediation) (Scotland) Bill.

  7. Housing Cladding Remediation (Scotland) Bill: business and regulatory impact assessment - easy read

    Easy read version of the business and regulatory impact assessment (BRIA) for the Housing (Cladding Remediation) (Scotland) Bill.

  8. Housing Cladding Remediation (Scotland) Bill: child rights and wellbeing impact assessment - easy read

    Easy read version of the children's rights and wellbeing impact assessment (CRWIA) for the Housing (Cladding Remediation) (Scotland) Bill.

  9. Open Market Shared Equity Scheme: administrative procedures

    Guidance for administering agents on the Open Market Shared Equity (OMSE) scheme's administrative procedures.

  10. Heat in buildings - multiple ownership mixed use buildings: energy retrofit possibilities

    Scotland has many buildings which have multiple owners and mixed uses. This report categorises those buildings further and identifies potential solutions to decarbonise their heat supply and improve energy efficiency, in line with the heat in buildings strategy.

  11. Tenements Short Life Working Group – energy efficiency and zero emissions heating: final report

    The Tenements Short Life Working Group present their recommendations to the Scottish Government on the best approach for decarbonising the heat supply of tenement buildings and achieving a good level of energy efficiency, in line with commitments in the Heat in Buildings Strategy.

  12. Housing (Cladding Remediation) (Scotland) Bill: children's rights and wellbeing impact assessment

    Children's rights and wellbeing impact assessment for the Housing (Cladding Remediation) (Scotland) Bill

  13. Housing (Cladding Remediation) (Scotland) Bill: business and regulatory impact assessment

    Business and regulatory impact assessment for the Housing (Cladding Remediation) (Scotland) Bill.

  14. Housing (Cladding Remediation) (Scotland) Bill: equality impact assessment

    Equality impact assessment for the Housing (Cladding Remediation) (Scotland) Bill.

  15. 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.

  16. Rural and islands housing action plan: business and regulatory impact assessment (BRIA)

    Impact assessment for the Rural and Islands Housing Action Plan.

  17. Rural and Islands Housing Action Plan: Fairer Scotland Duty Summary Report

    Fairer Scotland Duty Summary Report for the Rural and Islands Housing Action Plan.

  18. Rural and Islands Housing Action Plan: Island Communities Impact Assessment (ICIA)

    Island Communities Impact Assessment for the Rural and Islands Housing Action Plan

  19. 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.

  20. 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

  21. Rural and Islands Housing Action Plan: Equalities Impact Assessment (EQIA): Results

    Equalities Impact Assessment Results for the Rural and Islands Housing Action Plan

  22. Scottish Housing Market Review Q3 2023

    Quarterly bulletin collating a range of previously published statistics on the latest trends in the Scottish housing market.

  23. 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.

  24. 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.

  25. Prioritising homes for living in

    Council tax premium on second homes.

  26. Making Scotland’s buildings safer

    Cladding legislation announced in Programme for Government.

  27. One month before short-term lets licensing deadline

    Call for hosts to apply before 1 October.

  28. Short Term Lets Licensing Statistics, to 31 March 2023

    An Official Statistics Publication for Scotland.

  29. Two months to go before short-term lets licensing deadline

    Hosts must sign up to scheme before 1 October 2023.

  30. 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.

  31. Building standards - building warrant fees: consultation

    We are seeking views on proposed changes to the building warrant fees required to strengthen the building standards system in Scotland.

  32. 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.

  33. 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.

  34. 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.

  35. Council Tax Reduction supports over 450,000 households

    An Official Statistics Publication for Scotland.

  36. Mobile Homes Act 1983 - pitch fee uprating: consultation analysis

    Summarises findings from a public consultation on proposed changes to pitch fee uprating under the Mobile Homes Act 1983.

  37. Satisfactory fire and carbon monoxide detection: tolerable standard guidance

    Guidance relating to the Tolerable Standard on satisfactory fire detection and satisfactory carbon monoxide detection.

  38. Scottish Household Survey 2021 - telephone survey: key findings

    A summary of the key findings from the Scottish Household Survey 2021 telephone survey.

  39. 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.

  40. 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.

  41. 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.

  42. 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.

  43. 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.

  44. Tenement dwellings - provision of Building Reserve Funds: report

    A report commissioned to allow the Scottish Government to make a determination on the required level(s) of monetary commitment from tenants/landlords in relation to Building Reserve Funds (BRF).

  45. Mobile homes pitch fees - annual uprating index: consultation

    This consultation asks for views on changing the measure for uprating pitch fees for Scottish contracts under the Mobile Homes Act 1983 from Retail Prices Index to Consumer Prices Index, and on options for making the change in legislation.

  46. More time to apply for short-term lets licences

    Pragmatic approach to support hosts during cost of living crisis.

  47. 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.

  48. Licensing scheme opens for short-term lets

    Measures to establish consistent standards across the country.

  49. Accessing help for cost of living

    New website provides ‘one stop shop’ for advice and information.

  50. Improvements to shared equity housing scheme

    Veterans and disabled people among those to benefit.

  51. Pre-pandemic wealth inequality remained high

    Official Statistics published

  52. Scottish Household Survey – 2020 telephone survey

    Experimental Statistics: Data being developed.

  53. Quarterly Housing Statistics, December 2021

    A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

  54. Making our homes cleaner and greener

    Scotland’s heat in buildings strategy published.

  55. External wall systems in existing multi-storey residential buildings - fire risk: advice note

    This Scottish Advice Note (SAN) provides advice for those responsible for fire safety in residential buildings including building owners/managers/residents groups responsible for determining the fire risk posed by external wall systems on existing multi-storey residential buildings. It will also be of interest to fire risk assessors and specialist external wall appraisal experts.

  56. More than 100,000 affordable homes delivered

    Milestone on path to fairer Scotland.

  57. Shared equity schemes: privacy notice

    A notice illustrating how we will use your personal data in relation to certain shared equity schemes.

  58. Householder permitted development rights: guidance - updated 2021

    Guidance explaining householder permitted development rights and what can be built without submitting a planning application.

  59. A new standard for housing

    Ensuring equal quality of homes.

  60. Housing needs of minority ethnic groups: evidence review

    This report provides a review of the literature on the housing needs and experiences of minority ethnic groups in Scotland, and presents results of secondary data analysis. The research also identifies gaps in the evidence and suggests areas where further research could be useful.

  61. Scottish Household Survey User Engagement Report 2020

    This report summarises the results of the user engagement that has been undertaken on the outputs produce from the 2019 Scottish Household Survey

  62. Renewable heat scheme for homeowners

    Support to reduce energy usage.

  63. Proposed delay to fire alarm regulations

    Change to implementation due to coronavirus impact.

  64. Help to Buy (Scotland): equality impact assessment

    The Help to Buy (Scotland) Affordable New Build and Help to Buy Smaller Developers schemes are the successor schemes of the Help to Buy (Scotland) Scheme. This document is the result of the Equalities Impact Assessment for the scheme.

  65. 11% rise in number of new build homes completed in 2019

    A National Statistics Publication.

  66. First Home Fund pilot success

    Scheme expected to support 8,000 households by April.

  67. First Home Fund: standing instructions

    Standing instructions for solicitors for the First Home Fund shared equity scheme.

  68. First Home Fund: scheme overview

    An overview of the First Home Fund shared equity scheme as a comparison table.

  69. Action to help home buyers

    Tax changes will be introduced next week.

  70. Help for homebuyers and employment support

    Finance Secretary announces measures to boost the economy.

  71. Extension to Help to Buy (Scotland) scheme

    Continued support for house-building industry and buyers.

  72. Tenants to be given extra protection

    Emergency Scottish legislation in response to coronavirus.

  73. Social care at heart of response to coronavirus (COVID-19)

    Scottish Government to meet increased costs.

  74. Helping homeowners maintain tenements

    Advice and support to resolve disputes over shared upkeep.

  75. Homeowners protected

    Property factor removed from the register.

  76. Help to buy a home

    Thousands of first-time buyers assisted.

  77. First Home Fund: sample application form

    Sample application form for the First Home Fund.

  78. Young people and families helped to buy their own homes

    First-time buyers get on property ladder.

  79. 4% rise in number of new build homes completed

    A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

  80. Help to Buy Affordable New Build 2019: administrative procedures for agents

    Updated guidance for administering agents on managing and assessing applications. Previous guidance was published in 2018.

  81. After sale shared equity procedures: guidance 2019

    Updated guidance to procedures to be followed for all after sale transactions related to shared equity properties.

  82. Open Market Shared Equity (OMSE) administrative procedures: 2019

    Updated guidance for administering agents on the Open Market Shared Equity (OMSE) scheme's administrative procedures.

  83. Residential mobile home site licensing: information for residents

    Information about recent changes to the law relating to licensing of residential mobile home (park home) sites.

  84. Compulsory purchase in Scotland: guide for property owners and occupiers

    Guidance for owners and occupiers who believe they may be affected by a compulsory purchase project.

  85. New fire safety standards for Scottish homes

    All domestic properties to have smoke, heat and carbon monoxide alarms.

  86. Mobile homes: model standards for residential site licenses

    Guidance to local authorities on site licence conditions for mobile home, park home or caravan sites which are licensed to have permanent residents.

  87. Open Market Shared Equity (OMSE) administrative procedures: 2018

    Updated guidance for administering agents on the Open Market Shared Equity (OMSE) scheme's administrative procedures.

  88. Support for businesses and households affected by Glasgow fire

    95% of hardship relief and emergency funding for residents provided by Scottish Government.

  89. Affordable housing for older people

    Shared equity schemes increase access to housing and home ownership.

  90. Council tax dwellings and tax base figures for 2017

    An Official Statistics Publication for Scotland

  91. After-sale shared equity procedures: guidance

    Guidance to cover after-sale procedures in relation to Scottish Government’s various shared equity schemes.

  92. Nuisance calls action plan

    New measures introduced to tackle nuisance and scam callers.

  93. Home safety paramount

    Consultation on protecting homes against fire and smoke.

  94. 29% increase in affordable housing approvals

    A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

  95. Widening access to home ownership support

    Help to Buy (Scotland) scheme higher price cap retained for 2018/19.

  96. Drop in home repossessions

    Sharp drop in repossessions going through court.

  97. Civil Justice Statistics in Scotland 2015-16

    An Official Statistics Publication for Scotland.

  98. Housing boost for the islands

    Minister announces £5 million Islands Housing Fund.

  99. 50 affordable homes for Fort William

    £2.5m charitable bond used to fund new homes.

  100. Affordable homes target exceeded by 10%

    Scotland leads way in UK.

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