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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...

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,...

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...

Housing providers across the UK are facing mounting challenges as they strive to balance housing stock improvement, compliance, resident well-being, and net zero targets while ensuring affordability remains a priority. Recent events, including the introduction of Awaab’s Law and the Social Housing Regulation Act 2023, have intensified regulatory scrutiny, forcing Registered Providers (RPs) and...

Highlight Housing has entered a strategic partnership with Custom Build Homes (CBH) to drive the growth of self-build and custom housebuilding (SBCH) across larger sites in England. Recognising the unique opportunity to help scale the delivery of SBCH nationally, Highlight will support CBH to promote its new compliant, scalable, and practical solution that enables housebuilders to effectively integrate...

The government has announced a £300 million boost to the Affordable Homes Programme (AHP), promising up to 2,800 additional homes, with half allocated for social rent. Additionally, a £50 million increase to the Local Authority Housing Fund (LAHF) is expected to deliver over 250 more council homes. While any investment in affordable housing is welcome, the scale of the housing crisis demands a more...