Insight
Dr Gareth James: Using Appreciative Inquiry in housing research
Published 3 months ago
Researchers in the social sciences are increasingly using innovative methodologies to promote collaboration and generate impact. Appreciative Inquiry (AI – not to be confused with Artificial Intelligence) is one such approach. This blog by Dr Gareth James highlights the principles, strengths and limitations of an AI approach, and offers some critical reflections on its use in housing research.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Tom Stocker: Firms should brace for new fraud offence
Published 3 months ago
A new “failure to prevent fraud” offence will impact organisations across the UK and internationally, requiring them to complete risk assessments and implement rigorous fraud prevention procedures and policies in place if they are to avail themselves of a statutory defence, writes Tom Stocker.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →
Jennifer Young: Scottish budget 2025-26 – business impact and legal considerations
Published 3 months ago
“This budget invests in public services, lifts children out of poverty, acts in the face of the climate emergency, and supports jobs and economic growth.” That’s according to the finance secretary, Shona Robison, in the Scottish government’s 2025/26 budget statement, writes Jennifer Young.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →
Kirsty Morrison: Why more housing can unlock the potential of the Highlands
Published 3 months ago
Opinion: Albyn Housing Society CEO Kirsty Morrison highlights the importance of having enough homes important it is to ensure there are enough homes should the proposed Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport and other initiatives in the Highlands are going to be successful.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Ross Stupart: Can the Scottish Budget ease tax burden on businesses?
Published 4 months ago
As Scotland anticipates the Budget announcement and a new government tax strategy on 4 December, Ross Stupart outlines what could help businesses to thrive north of the border.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
David Alexander: Empathy is key to debt recovery in difficult times
Published 4 months ago
David Alexander looks at the challenges Scottish businesses face in the current economic climate, discussing the rising corporate insolvencies and the need for empathetic and nuanced communication in resolving financial disputes.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Mel Esquerre: A personal account of Edinburgh’s ‘dystopian’ retrofit scheme
Published 4 months ago
Opinion: Mel Esquerre, an Edinburgh resident and retrofit campaigner, shares her experience of the City of Edinburgh Council’s Mixed Tenure Improvement Service (MTIS) scheme and her concerns that people are being harmed as a result.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Jocelyne Fleming: Lack of government action leaves social housing sector facing greater challenges than before
Published 4 months ago
Insight: Jocelyne Fleming, policy & public affairs lead for Scotland at the CIOB shares refreshed insights from the social housing sector one year on from an original research report.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Professor Douglas Robertson: Affordability and rent regulation remain highly contested
Published 4 months ago
Insight: As the Housing (Scotland) Bill continues its passage through the Scottish Parliament, Professor Douglas Robertson’s overview of the main findings of the RentBetter research project led by Indigo House and funded by the Nationwide Foundation considers affordability and rent controls.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Airbnb: Edinburgh’s short-term let rules one year on
Published 4 months ago
Opinion: One year after the City of Edinburgh Council began implementing Scotland’s short-term let rules, Airbnb says its new analysis shows the licensing scheme has failed to have any impact on the affordable housing crisis in Edinburgh.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Stuart Beattie: RSLs continue to face major challenges
Published 4 months ago
Opinion: Accountant Stuart Beattie shares what housing associations can do to limit the impact of current challenges and calls for greater government support to help organisations meet their obligations.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
James Dalgleish: Planning for sustainable growth and much needed new homes
Published 4 months ago
Councillor James Dalgleish, planning convener at the City of Edinburgh Council, writes about a bold and ambitious plan agreed last week by councillors to make better use of land in the capital.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
John Muir: Interest rate cut provides shot in the arm to house building
Published 4 months ago
Insight: Muir Group executive chairman John Muir argues that the recent cut to interest rates is a welcome boost for Scotland’s housebuilders.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Sally Clark: Scotland brings crypto confiscation powers into force
Published 4 months ago
New powers allowing police to seize cryptocurrency and other similar assets, which have been illegally obtained by criminals or are being used to hide or launder the proceeds of their activities, came into effect in Scotland yesterday, writes Sally Clark.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Magnus Miller: Pensions in plaid – kilting and key differences north and south of the border
Published 4 months ago
Burges Salmon partner Magnus Miller considers the differences between pensions law in Scotland and in England.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →
Dr Gareth James: Using Appreciative Inquiry in housing research
Published 3 months ago
Researchers in the social sciences are increasingly using innovative methodologies to promote collaboration and generate impact. Appreciative Inquiry (AI – not to be confused with Artificial Intelligence) is one such approach. This blog by Dr Gareth James highlights the principles, strengths and limitations of an AI approach, and offers some critical reflections on its use in housing research.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Tom Stocker: Firms should brace for new fraud offence
Published 3 months ago
A new “failure to prevent fraud” offence will impact organisations across the UK and internationally, requiring them to complete risk assessments and implement rigorous fraud prevention procedures and policies in place if they are to avail themselves of a statutory defence, writes Tom Stocker.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →
Jennifer Young: Scottish budget 2025-26 – business impact and legal considerations
Published 3 months ago
“This budget invests in public services, lifts children out of poverty, acts in the face of the climate emergency, and supports jobs and economic growth.” That’s according to the finance secretary, Shona Robison, in the Scottish government’s 2025/26 budget statement, writes Jennifer Young.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →
Kirsty Morrison: Why more housing can unlock the potential of the Highlands
Published 3 months ago
Opinion: Albyn Housing Society CEO Kirsty Morrison highlights the importance of having enough homes important it is to ensure there are enough homes should the proposed Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport and other initiatives in the Highlands are going to be successful.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Ross Stupart: Can the Scottish Budget ease tax burden on businesses?
Published 4 months ago
As Scotland anticipates the Budget announcement and a new government tax strategy on 4 December, Ross Stupart outlines what could help businesses to thrive north of the border.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
David Alexander: Empathy is key to debt recovery in difficult times
Published 4 months ago
David Alexander looks at the challenges Scottish businesses face in the current economic climate, discussing the rising corporate insolvencies and the need for empathetic and nuanced communication in resolving financial disputes.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Mel Esquerre: A personal account of Edinburgh’s ‘dystopian’ retrofit scheme
Published 4 months ago
Opinion: Mel Esquerre, an Edinburgh resident and retrofit campaigner, shares her experience of the City of Edinburgh Council’s Mixed Tenure Improvement Service (MTIS) scheme and her concerns that people are being harmed as a result.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Jocelyne Fleming: Lack of government action leaves social housing sector facing greater challenges than before
Published 4 months ago
Insight: Jocelyne Fleming, policy & public affairs lead for Scotland at the CIOB shares refreshed insights from the social housing sector one year on from an original research report.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Professor Douglas Robertson: Affordability and rent regulation remain highly contested
Published 4 months ago
Insight: As the Housing (Scotland) Bill continues its passage through the Scottish Parliament, Professor Douglas Robertson’s overview of the main findings of the RentBetter research project led by Indigo House and funded by the Nationwide Foundation considers affordability and rent controls.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Airbnb: Edinburgh’s short-term let rules one year on
Published 4 months ago
Opinion: One year after the City of Edinburgh Council began implementing Scotland’s short-term let rules, Airbnb says its new analysis shows the licensing scheme has failed to have any impact on the affordable housing crisis in Edinburgh.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
Stuart Beattie: RSLs continue to face major challenges
Published 4 months ago
Opinion: Accountant Stuart Beattie shares what housing associations can do to limit the impact of current challenges and calls for greater government support to help organisations meet their obligations.
Read on www.scottishhousingnews.com →
James Dalgleish: Planning for sustainable growth and much needed new homes
Published 4 months ago
Councillor James Dalgleish, planning convener at the City of Edinburgh Council, writes about a bold and ambitious plan agreed last week by councillors to make better use of land in the capital.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
John Muir: Interest rate cut provides shot in the arm to house building
Published 4 months ago
Insight: Muir Group executive chairman John Muir argues that the recent cut to interest rates is a welcome boost for Scotland’s housebuilders.
Read on www.scottishconstructionnow.com →
Sally Clark: Scotland brings crypto confiscation powers into force
Published 4 months ago
New powers allowing police to seize cryptocurrency and other similar assets, which have been illegally obtained by criminals or are being used to hide or launder the proceeds of their activities, came into effect in Scotland yesterday, writes Sally Clark.
Read on www.scottishfinancialnews.com →
Magnus Miller: Pensions in plaid – kilting and key differences north and south of the border
Published 4 months ago
Burges Salmon partner Magnus Miller considers the differences between pensions law in Scotland and in England.
Read on www.scottishlegal.com →