Check out our latest online event with the UK-Australia Housing Network. This event examined Critical Junctures in Housing Policy. youtu.be/0OjJ7x2CX80

Equalities in Housing is back! In this episode we explore the underrepresentation of ethnic minority tenants in formal engagement structures within the UK social housing sector. open.spotify.com/episode/0XPg...

The Executive Summary of CaCHE research into affordable housing need in Scotland is now available on the CIH Scotland website. The research found that 15,693 affordable homes are required annually to meet need. Full report due on 23 September. www.cih.org/publications...

You can read more coverage of the research on the BBC website: ▶️ www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Our new paper uses regulatory theory and systems thinking to explore fresh, practical interventions that could transform the culture of compliance and improve tenants’ housing experiences in the English Private Rented Sector. 📄 Read it here: housingevidence.ac.uk/publications...

Below is a full transcript of episode 73 of the Scottish Housing News Podcast titled ‘‘What’s Next For Adaptations?’ with Professor Vikki McCall and Susie Fitton’. Listen to the episode here.

We are pleased to share details of the below research symposium hosted by The University of Stirling on 'Women, Housing & Place' on campus, on Friday 12th September (10-430pm)

📖 Read about the models, lessons, and inspiration shaping the future of student housing co-ops. housingevidence.ac.uk?p=5809&previ...

This report examines the ways in which housing can impact upon other areas of society and the economy, drawing together contributions from multiple disciplines to provide an overview of the difference that housing makes. Check it out below! housingevidence.ac.uk/wp-content/u...

Now included in www.thinkhouse.org.uk :: @housingevidence.bsky.social REPORT :: The Policy and Politics of Improving Standards in the English Private Rented Sector :: Awaiting Editorial Panel assessment. #ukhousing #housingresearch #housingpolicy

Under 35 and working in housing? CIH Futures wants your views. We’re backing their call for young professionals to share honest insights from across the sector. No personal details needed. Takes just a few minutes. You could win one of two £50 Love2Shop vouchers. Take the survey: lnkd.in/g55xpTZV

Join us for a public lecture by Prof Yvonne Rydin (UCL) on her new book Planning Without Growth - exploring how planning systems can adapt to post-growth futures. 🗓️ 8 September 📍 The Social Hub Glasgow Followed by a panel discussion + drinks. 🔗 urbanretrofit.housingevidence.ac.uk/event/planni...

In this blog, Dermot O’Kane, Planning Manager at Belfast City Council, reflects on affordable housing delivery in Toronto and Montreal and the lessons that might be drawn for planners in UK cities urbanretrofit.housingevidence.ac.uk/planning-for...

Now included in www.thinkhouse.org.uk :: @housingevidence.bsky.social REPORT :: Factors Influencing Heat Pump Adoption in Sweden, Germany, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom: International Comparative Case Study :: Awaiting Editorial Panel assessment. #ukhousing #housingresearch #housingpolicy

A new report by Dr Nicholas Harrington explores why the UK is lagging behind on heat pump adoption — despite ambitious targets and government funding.

There are only a few days left to register for our webinar on Thursday: Sustainable Housing Policy in Scotland: Reforming Property Taxation. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sustainabl...

Now included in www.thinkhouse.org.uk :: @housingevidence.bsky.social REPORT :: Transforming social housing through decarbonisation: The challenges and opportunities in decarbonising at scale :: Awaiting Editorial Panel assessment. #ukhousing #housingresearch #housingpolicy

New policy brief from @michael-s-marshall.bsky.social explores the challenges & strategies for decarbonising English social housing—amid funding pressures, tenant refusals & retrofit justice. 👇 housingevidence.ac.uk/publications...

...this blog follows a recent announcement that a Scottish Government reporter intends to grant permission for the Flamingo Land resort holiday park on the shores of Loch Lomond. FYI @uofgsocsci.bsky.social @uofgussp.bsky.social @housingevidence.bsky.social ⬆️

NEW: A central topic in today's FMQs - we're examining the Flamingo Land decision on the Centre blog 🚨🗣️ Professor Mark Stephens reflects on his role in a previous similar campaign in New Lanark, the democracy of planning decisions and whether planning is political. 🔗 www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...

10) Recommendations - expanded funding for WH:SHF and Strategic Partnerships - government support needed for retrofit supply chain in rural areas - engage customers early and provide consistent communications - social landlords establish forums for customers to inform decision-making. End

9) This was a key theme running through a Knowledge Transfer Partnership between Uni of Huddersfield and Together Housing, which is highlighted in the report. In short, reducing refusals shouldn't focus solely on customer behaviour, it requires internal organisational change.

8) Decarbonisation also needs a more engaged relationship with customers to build trust. Examples: - longer lead up to retrofit - segmenting customers to understand specific needs - using smart thermostats to evaluate benefits - establishing Resident Groups to oversee retrofit

7) To transform their relationship to homes, some landlords are exploring means of turning decarbonisation into a revenue stream e.g. heat-as-a-service, monetizing solar PV. They're also using procurement consortia to deliver VFM. And taking a 'whole-home' approach to planned maintenance.

6) Decarbonisation has to be seen as an opportunity to transform the relationship between social landlords and a) their homes and b) their customers.

5) But more importantly, refusals emerge out of organisational issues including siloed communication, inconsistent messaging, variable knowledge across housing teams, and lack of trust in the landlord due to past service failures.

4) Although comprehensive data is unavailable, social landlords suggested they are experiencing large numbers of customer refusals of retrofit. Some of this is due to the disruption of retrofit and uncertainty regarding the benefits.

3) Challenges: - Insufficient funding with tight timescales - Price of electricity hinders heat-pump rollout - Supply chain bottlenecks (although some easing of this pressure in last two years) - Landlord processes and systems that focus on discrete components (e.g. kitchens) need overhauling

2) Several challenges mean rollout of heat-pumps is slower than required and social landlords are instead focusing on fabric first and taking homes in EPC bands D&E to EPC C.

1) New report published today by @housingevidence.bsky.social. In the report we discuss the challenges of decarbonising social housing at scale. And the responses from social landlords. 🧵 housingevidence.ac.uk/wp-content/u...

On June 5, we will host a vital conversation on the future of property taxation in Scotland, based on Professor Kenneth Gibb’s new report exploring how tax reform can support the goals of Housing to 2040. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sustainabl...

We're looking forward to a vital conversation on the future of property taxation in Scotland, based on Professor Kenneth Gibb’s new report exploring how tax reform can support the goals of Housing to 2040. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sustainabl...

ICYMI: Jenny Preece was recently featured in our monthly column with Housing Today discussing regulation in the context of the government's response to the Grenfell inquiry. www.housingtoday.co.uk/comment/gren...

🏘️ Radical reform of Scotland’s housing taxes is not just possible—it’s necessary. Our new report explores how to rethink Council Tax & LBTT to build a fairer, more functional system. Read @kengibb.bsky.social's latest blog on the findings 👉 housingevidence.ac.uk/reimagining-...

📢 A recent report by Dr Andrew Robert Watson reveals how Scotland’s private rented sector has evolved over 30 years, now dominated by small-scale landlords. Key recommendations include a national landlord survey to inform policy. Read more: housingevidence.ac.uk/publications...

The end of an era 👋 A few weeks ago, CaCHE moved office from the Olympia Building in Bridgeton to the University campus in the West End of Glasgow. Our Director, Kenneth Gibb reflects on our time in a recent blog.

Our recent research by Dr. Nicholas Harrington explores the key factors affecting heat pump installations in Scotland’s social housing.

“It’s never too early to start for the long term.” Prof Kenneth Gibb shares his thoughts on Shelter’s Safe as Houses launch and the economic case for social housing.

“It’s never too early to start for the long term.” Prof @kengibb.bsky.social shares his thoughts on @sheltercharity.bsky.social's Safe as Houses launch and the economic case for social housing. housingevidence.ac.uk/the-economic-case-for-social-housing/

It was great to spend a day this week exploring the housing design quality conundrum with planners working across Scotland - lots of challenges, but lots of passion to change the status quo too

15 planners joined @profjtwhite.bsky.social, Gareth James and Susie Stirling in Glasgow yesterday to look into site awareness, design quality, and how we can better deliver NPF4.

Is growth the problem? Join us on May 7 at UCL for an evening roundtable on post-growth planning with Dan Durrant, Anna Pagani & Lucía Cerrada Morato. Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/urban-retr...

Our latest research by Dr Nicholas Harrington explores the key factors affecting heat pump installations in Scotland’s social housing. housingevidence.ac.uk/publications...

The end of an era 👋 Last week CaCHE moved office from the Olympia Building in Bridgeton to the University campus in the West End of Glasgow. Our Director, @kengibb.bsky.social reflects on our time there in our latest blog. housingevidence.ac.uk/eight-years-in-bridgeton/

...plus, two new #UofGSpotlight podcast episodes: 🎙️Council tax and international security, with @kengibb.bsky.social @housingevidence.bsky.social and Marcin Kaczmarski 🎙️Child poverty and the public debt crisis, a live political panel from our conference with @aberlourcharity.bsky.social 2/3

Labour's planning reform agenda fixates on growth, but at what cost? urbanretrofit.housingevidence.ac.uk/urban-retrofit-and-the-governments-planning-agenda-for-growth-compatible-or-contradictory/

Now included in www.thinkhouse.org.uk :: @housingevidence.bsky.social REPORT :: The changing characteristics and motivations of Scottish private rented sector landlords and their investments- 30 years of surveys :: Awaiting Editorial Panel assessment. #ukhousing #housingresearch #housingpolicy

"We need to put individuals at the centre of their own housing future" LGBTQ+ people’s housing experiences are poorer than heterosexual people’s - @housingevidence.bsky.social research associate @garethjyoung.bsky.social for @heraldscotland.bsky.social www.heraldscotland.com/politics/vie...

A new report published by the UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence (CaCHE) aims to address the shortfall in official data regarding landlords within the Scottish Private Rented Sector (PRS). @housingevidence.bsky.social