The recently published Housing Investment Taskforce Report offers a considered and pragmatic response to the ongoing challenges in Scotland’s housing system. With rising costs, limited public funding, and increasing pressure across all tenures, the report rightly shifts the focus toward creating the conditions for long-term investment and more flexible delivery models. Its central message is clear:...

The affordable housing sector is entering a new cycle of asset realignment. Recent reports suggest over 100,000 housing association homes are quietly on the market - a signal that for-profit and not-for-profit providers alike are actively reviewing their portfolios in response to rising costs, regulatory expectations, and shifting strategic priorities. While the headlines focus on volume, the...

As the delivery of new build housing becomes more complex, so does the need for specialist support. Developers, housing providers, and investors are under increasing pressure to manage diverse tenure types, meet regulatory expectations, and deliver strong commercial outcomes - often without the internal capacity or market insight to do so effectively. Our Highlight New Homes offering provides flexible...

In April 2024, the Regulator of Social Housing introduced a more proactive approach to consumer regulation, setting clear expectations around how housing providers serve their tenants. The updated Consumer Standards — covering Safety and Quality, Transparency, Influence and Accountability, Tenancy, and Neighbourhood and Community — mark a significant step forward in improving tenant outcomes. To...

We’re pleased to share that our Managing Director, Ryan Blair, has been appointed as a Non-Executive Director at Places for People Scotland, one of the country’s leading housing associations and part of the wider Places for People Group. With over 15 years of experience across affordable housing, new build delivery, sales, lettings, and strategic asset management, Ryan brings a deep understanding...

Supporting sustainable new build delivery for developers, landlords, and housing providers Edinburgh, 6 May 2025 – New build housing consultancy and letting agency Highlight Housing has launched a dedicated new homes sales and property management service across Edinburgh and the Lothians, aimed at supporting housing developers, portfolio landlords, and housing associations with a focus on EPC C+...

Highlight Housing is pleased to announce its membership with the Scottish Association of Landlords (SAL), Scotland’s leading organisation representing private landlords and letting agents. This partnership reflects our commitment to supporting the private rented sector and strengthening housing provision across Scotland.Strengthening Our Industry EngagementBy joining SAL, Highlight Housing becomes part...

We’re pleased to announce a new partnership with LetAlliance, a trusted provider of tenant referencing and insurance services across the UK. This collaboration enhances Highlight Housing’s ability to offer a complete, professional lettings and management service to our clients and residents across Edinburgh, the Lothians and Fife. As a growing Scottish letting agent focused on new build homes,...

By Ryan Blair, Managing Director, Highlight Housing Reforming Scotland’s Housing System The Housing (Scotland) Bill, introduced to the Scottish Parliament in March 2024, represents one of the most significant efforts in recent years to reform housing legislation in Scotland. Its core ambition is to improve the private and social rented sectors, enhance tenant rights, and place greater emphasis on...

As the UK’s housing crisis continues to deepen, delivering good-quality, affordable homes is becoming ever more urgent, yet increasingly difficult. Demand far exceeds supply, and despite strong intent across sectors, funding gaps, planning delays, and viability challenges continue to hold back delivery. Institutional capital has a critical role to play in helping bridge this divide. But to succeed,...