New start housebuilding among housing associations has plummeted to its lowest level since 1988, official figures show. Social homes made up around a quarter of completions in 2023, a drop of 18% on the year before, and starts fell by 35% in 12 months. Find the latest Scottish Government statistics here.
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April Network Briefing
A long-awaited piece of legislation – which could be a game-changer for homelessness – and the latest picture of what’s happening with Housing First Scotland are the two headliners in another packed monthly briefing from Homeless Network Scotland.
Housing First joint funding call to support people and families
Families are increasingly benefiting from the positive impact of Housing First Scotland, figures highlighted in a new report suggest. The annual Check-up published by Homeless Network Scotland flags up Scottish Government figures showing there are 100 children in Housing First households against fewer than five reported in 2021 – hinting…
Housing (Scotland) Bill published
Today is a landmark moment for homelessness prevention with the introduction to the Scottish Parliament of the long-awaited Housing (Scotland) Bill. As expected, the Bill contains new ‘Ask and Act’ duties which make preventing homelessness a shared responsibility across the public sector. The overarching policy objective of the homelessness prevention…
Housing First helps Maxine to Transform her life
Housing First is helping a woman who struggled with addiction, trauma and physical abuse to maintain a tenancy for the first time and transform her life. Maxine has been in her Dundee flat for four years following several tenancies that failed due to abandonment, non-payment of rent or anti-social behaviour. During…