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Housing support in Scotland matters: let’s support these vital services - UK Collaborative Centre For Housing Evidence

UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence @housingevidence.bsky.social · 5d

Check it out the blog below, written by our Centre Director, to learn how Housing Support can return at least £4.85 of benefits for every £1 spent.

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Kenneth Gibb For several years, CaCHE and colleagues, namely Vikki McCall, have contribute a number of papers and studies in the wider area of housing support. This started with a series of papers on...

Delivery and Funding of Housing Support in Scotland - Assessing Costs and Benefits of Typical Services - UK Collaborative Centre For Housing Evidence

UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence @housingevidence.bsky.social · 7d

🚨 New Report Launch 🚨

Our latest research, Delivery and Funding of Housing Support in Scotland, shows that housing support delivers huge social and economic value – at least £4.85 return for every £1 invested.

📖 Read the report here: housingevidence.ac.uk/project/deli...

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UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence @housingevidence.bsky.social · 12d

Join us at 10am on the 1st of October as we launch our latest report 'Far More than Bricks and Mortar: The Costs and Benefits of Housing Support'.

You can register here:
events.teams.microsoft.com/event/afe390...

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UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence @housingevidence.bsky.social · 13d

A report produced by CaCHE on 'Affordable Housing Need in Scotland Post-2026' has been published.

The report examines the number of social and affordable homes required in Scotland from 2026-2031.

You can read the report here:

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Affordable Housing Need in Scotland Post-2026 - Shelter Scotland

A research paper, commissioned by Shelter Scotland, CIH Scotland and SFHA, looking at affordable housing need in Scotland post-2026.

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UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence @housingevidence.bsky.social · 14d

Another interesting piece of work by our team, which officially launched yesterday

michael-s-marshall.bsky.social @michael-s-marshall.bsky.social · 14d

1) The Affordable Housing Need in Scotland Post-2026 report is now published. The report quantifies the number of affordable homes required in Scotland to meet need between 2026-31. 🧵

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Critical Junctures in Housing Policy 17 September Online Session

UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence @housingevidence.bsky.social · 19d

Check out our latest online event with the UK-Australia Housing Network.

This event examined Critical Junctures in Housing Policy.

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YouTube video by UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence

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Is there a seat at the T.A.B.L.E?

UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence @housingevidence.bsky.social · 22d

Equalities in Housing is back! In this episode we explore the underrepresentation of ethnic minority tenants in formal engagement structures within the UK social housing sector.

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The times are changing: let’s look to research for understanding and opportunity 

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Inside Housing @insidehousing.bsky.social · Aug 11

We are proud to sponsor Thinkhouse’s Early Career Researcher’s Prize, which is an opportunity to showcase work to a wide audience, says Bekah Ryder at Altair

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UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence @housingevidence.bsky.social · Sep 3

The Executive Summary of CaCHE research into affordable housing need in Scotland is now available on the CIH Scotland website. The research found that 15,693 affordable homes are required annually to meet need. Full report due on 23 September.

www.cih.org/publications...

Affordable Housing Need in Scotland Post-2026 – executive summary

This executive summary highlights the findings from research on projected affordable housing need in Scotland for the next Scottish Parliament 2026-31. The full report will follow later this month.

www.cih.org

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CIH Scotland @cihscotland.bsky.social · Sep 2

You can read more coverage of the research on the BBC website:

▶️ www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence @housingevidence.bsky.social · Aug 13

Our new paper uses regulatory theory and systems thinking to explore fresh, practical interventions that could transform the culture of compliance and improve tenants’ housing experiences in the English Private Rented Sector.

📄 Read it here: housingevidence.ac.uk/publications...

The Policy and Politics of Improving Standards in the English Private Rented Sector - UK Collaborative Centre For Housing Evidence

‘What’s Next For Adaptations?’ - podcast transcript

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Scottish Housing News @scottishhousingnews.com · Aug 12

Below is a full transcript of episode 73 of the Scottish Housing News Podcast titled ‘‘What’s Next For Adaptations?’ with Professor Vikki McCall and Susie Fitton’. Listen to the episode here.

Below is a full transcript of episode 73 of the Scottish Housing News Podcast titled ‘‘What’s Next For Adaptations?’ with Professor Vikki McCall and Susie Fitton’. Listen to the episode here.

www.scottishhousingnews.com

Student Co-operatives in Europe - UK Collaborative Centre For Housing Evidence

UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence @housingevidence.bsky.social · Aug 12

We are pleased to share details of the below research symposium hosted by The University of Stirling on 'Women, Housing & Place' on campus, on Friday 12th September (10-430pm)

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UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence @housingevidence.bsky.social · Aug 8

📖 Read about the models, lessons, and inspiration shaping the future of student housing co-ops.

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In this blog post, Lorenzo Martinico (formerly of the Edinburgh Student Housing Co-operative) shares his thoughts and reflections on the state of co-operative housing in Geneva, what has led to […]

Thinkhouse library of UK housing reports

UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence @housingevidence.bsky.social · Aug 7

This report examines the ways in which housing can impact upon other areas of society and the economy, drawing together contributions from multiple disciplines to provide an overview of the difference that housing makes.

Check it out below!

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Thinkhouse.org.uk @thinkhouseinfo.bsky.social · Aug 6

Now included in www.thinkhouse.org.uk :: @housingevidence.bsky.social REPORT :: The Policy and Politics of Improving Standards in the English Private Rented Sector :: Awaiting Editorial Panel assessment. #ukhousing #housingresearch #housingpolicy

Thinkhouse holds a library of the best and most innovative research pieces, policy publications and case studies on the quantity and quality of the UK's housing stock.

www.thinkhouse.org.uk

UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence @housingevidence.bsky.social · Aug 7

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Urban Retrofit @urbanretrofit.bsky.social · Aug 3

Join us for a public lecture by Prof Yvonne Rydin (UCL) on her new book Planning Without Growth - exploring how planning systems can adapt to post-growth futures.

🗓️ 8 September 📍 The Social Hub Glasgow

Followed by a panel discussion + drinks.

🔗 urbanretrofit.housingevidence.ac.uk/event/planni...

Planning for affordable housing – and why the tenacity and skills of planners on-the-ground is a crucial piece of the urban retrofit puzzle - Urban Retrofit

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Urban Retrofit @urbanretrofit.bsky.social · Jun 20

In this blog, Dermot O’Kane, Planning Manager at Belfast City Council, reflects on affordable housing delivery in Toronto and Montreal and the lessons that might be drawn for planners in UK cities urbanretrofit.housingevidence.ac.uk/planning-for...

Dermot O’Kane, Planning Manager (Plans and Policy) at Belfast City Council, one of Urban Retrofit’s local authority partners, reflects on affordable housing delivery in Toronto and Montreal and the le...

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Thinkhouse.org.uk @thinkhouseinfo.bsky.social · Jun 17

Now included in www.thinkhouse.org.uk :: @housingevidence.bsky.social REPORT :: Factors Influencing Heat Pump Adoption in Sweden, Germany, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom: International Comparative Case Study :: Awaiting Editorial Panel assessment. #ukhousing #housingresearch #housingpolicy

Thinkhouse library of UK housing reports

Thinkhouse holds a library of the best and most innovative research pieces, policy publications and case studies on the quantity and quality of the UK's housing stock.

www.thinkhouse.org.uk

Factors Influencing Heat Pump Adoption in Sweden, Germany, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom: International Comparative Case Study - UK Collaborative Centre For Housing Evidence

UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence @housingevidence.bsky.social · Jun 16

A new report by Dr Nicholas Harrington explores why the UK is lagging behind on heat pump adoption — despite ambitious targets and government funding.

Using a comparative case study approach, this report examines the factors that drive or hinder heat pump adoption in four European nations: Sweden, Germany, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.

Sustainable Housing Policy in Scotland: Reforming Property Taxation

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UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence @housingevidence.bsky.social · Jun 3

There are only a few days left to register for our webinar on Thursday: Sustainable Housing Policy in Scotland: Reforming Property Taxation.

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Join us for an in-depth webinar exploring Professor Ken Gibb’s latest report on the future of property taxation in Scotland.

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