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,...

We’re pleased to share that Highlight Housing is now an approved Scottish Letting Agency, officially registered with Letting Agent Registration Number LARN2503008. This milestone marks the next step in our journey to support the delivery and long-term management of good-quality new build homes across Scotland. As we expand our services, we will soon be launching tenant allocation, rental management,...

Today, 1 April 2025, the Scottish Government’s temporary rent controls - originally introduced under emergency legislation during the cost of living crisis - have officially come to an end. The expiration of these controls signals a shift in the private rented sector, creating a more flexible environment for landlords, investors, and Build to Rent operators. But with this change also comes increased...

Delivering affordable housing across the UK requires an understanding of how regulatory expectations vary between nations. While the shared objective remains the provision of safe, good-quality homes, the systems governing social housing in England and Scotland differ in structure, emphasis, and enforcement. This overview sets out the key differences between the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) in...

The Scottish Government’s latest quarterly housing statistics, covering the year ending December 2024, reveal notable trends in housing completions, new build starts, and affordable housing supply. Key Findings: Total Housing Completions: 19,797 homes were completed, marking a 7% decrease (1,441 fewer homes) compared to the previous year. New Build Starts: 15,050 new homes commenced...

The UK government has announced an additional £2 billion in grant funding for affordable housing, aiming to deliver 18,000 new homes and support the national target of 1.5 million homes within this parliamentary term. This investment is a significant step toward addressing the ongoing housing crisis and creating more opportunities for affordable homeownership and rental options. The Benefits of the...

Highlight specialises in strategic stock transfers, helping aggregators, housing associations, and institutional investors manage, stabilise, and transition affordable housing assets effectively. Our expertise is built on first-hand experience within the for-profit registered provider (FPRP) sector, giving us unique insight into the challenges and opportunities within the affordable housing market. The...