Proposals for Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards Private rented homes could be subject to a Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard (MEES) from 2028 to support efforts to tackle fuel poverty and reduce
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Increased investment for adaptations in homes. The budget for a programme that uses technology in housing to help older people remain independent for longer will more than double this year
Views Sought on Detail of Plans A consultation has been published on potential for certain exemptions from rent controls or increases above the rent cap. Last year, the Scottish Government
Providing fairness for tenants. Amendments to the Housing (Scotland) Bill have been lodged by the Scottish Government setting out how rents will be capped in rent control areas. The proposed
Support for Priority Groups to Buy A scheme to help people in priority groups buy a home on the open market has reopened for applications. The Open Market Shared Equity
Ensuring People Receive Help Before Reaching Crisis Further measures to prevent people experiencing the trauma of homelessness will be introduced as part of amendments to the Housing (Scotland) Bill. The
SNP Urge Labour Chancellor to Bring Down Costs The SNP have challenged the UK Chancellor to do more to bring mortgage borrowing costs down quickly. It comes as new research reveals UK
Housing Bill Measures for Fairness New legislation will introduce a range of measures to improve renting in Scotland, including strengthening tenants’ rights to keep a pet. Measures in the Housing
New Planning Hub to Unlock Development Sites Actions to help planning authorities will increase the speed of approvals, deliver more new homes and grow the number of planners. A new
Increases Capped at CPI+1% up to a Maximum of 6% An amendment to the Housing Bill will set out how rent increases will be capped in areas where rent controls
