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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...

Written by Ryan Blair, Managing Director of Highlight Housing, and former COO of a For Profit Registered Provider The Growing Influence of FPRPs in the UK Housing Sector The UK’s affordable housing sector has traditionally been led by not-for-profit organisations committed to providing low-cost social housing and support for people in need of a home. However, the increasing presence of For-Profit...

The Section 106 Clearing Service, launched by Homes England, has quickly gained traction as a vital platform for matching affordable housing obligations with registered providers. With nearly 300 registrations in the first 50 days, the service is proving that there is strong demand from housing associations for acquiring S106 affordable homes. However, despite this high level of interest, a key...

As the housing crisis continues to deepen across the UK, the recently published National Housing Federation (NHF) Strategic Review serves as both a sobering reflection on the challenges faced by housing associations and an inspiring call to action. Highlighting key insights, priorities, and opportunities for the sector, the report outlines a path forward to deliver good-quality, safe, and affordable homes...

Shared ownership offers a practical route to homeownership, providing an affordable option for individuals and families. At Highlight Housing, we aim to educate prospective purchasers, guide them through every stage of the home-buying process, and provide a seamless, supportive experience that empowers them to proceed with confidence. Educating and Supporting Prospective Buyers Purchasing a shared...