New homes in Scotland fall by 6 with record low for new social housing

New homes in Scotland fall by 6 with record low for new social housing

The number of new homes being completed in Scotland has fallen by 6, with new social housing at its lowest on record

Housebuilding in Scotland plummets as SNP Government accused of having 'no plan' to end housing emergency

The bleak figures were published before MSPs finally vote on the SNP Government's long-awaited Housing Bill.

SFHA says housebuilding in 'desperate situation' as lowest number of social homes started since 1997

The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has called for urgent action on the housing emergency after figures showed the number of social homes started in Scotland fell to the lowest levels since records began in the mid-1990s. According to statistics published by the Scottish Government, the number of homes built by housing associations in the year to June 2025 plummeted by over 30% as the social sector started fewer homes than at …

Scottish landlords urge action on ‘desperate situation’ as social housing starts plummet

Scottish housing associations are calling for urgent action after the latest official statistics showed social housing starts have fallen to the lowest level since records began in the late 1990s.

Public urged to raise concerns over 'deeply disappointing' Scottish housing statistics

Jane Wood. Image credit: Chris Watt HOMES for Scotland (HFS) is urging the public to raise their concerns over the housing emergency as latest statistics reveal an ongoing decline in the number of new homes being started and completed across the country. Jane Wood, chief executive of the sector body, said, “Whether its continuing falls in the construction of much needed new homes, rising homelessness, high numbers on social housing waiting lists…