Homes For Scotland (HFS) has welcomed a recent report which called for a review at the future direction of housing policy in Scotland.

The findings were published by the Commission on Housing and Wellbeing on 10 June.

The report makes 18 priority recommendations which it says would begin to address the housing-related poverty and environmental challenges facing Scotland.

Phillip Hogg, Chief Executive of Homes for Scotland, welcomed the report, in which he says highlights the 'vitally' important role housing plays in Scotland's success.

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He added: "We also welcome the call for a significant increase in house building given that the number of homes being built remains some 40% down on 2007 with only 15,541 completed last year. 

"It is therefore vital that a sustainable growth plan is put in place to address this undersupply.

"In order for the Scottish Government to achieve its ambitions for a fairer and more prosperous society, it must ensure we have enough homes of the right types in the right locations to meet Scotland’s diverse housing needs.

"This will require meaningful action on planning, skills and the availability of finance - both for builders and buyers."

(LM)