An independent group of experts, the Housing Investment Taskforce, has published a new report outlining proposals to enhance investor confidence within Scotland's housing market.

The recommendations aim to increase investment across the social, affordable, and private housing sectors.

Key suggestions from the report include attracting additional funding beyond public money for affordable housing initiatives, fostering an environment conducive to increased shared home ownership, and encouraging a more entrepreneurial approach from public bodies involved in housing.

Housing Minister Paul McLennan welcomed the taskforce's report: "It is my ambition, shared by the members of the Housing Investment Taskforce, to make Scotland the best place for housing investment. The report has identified a range of actions to support more investment across all tenures of the housing system to meet Scotland's growth potential."


Mr McLennan confirmed that the Scottish Government plans to incorporate these recommendations into its Programme for Government. He added that the government will collaborate with taskforce members and other organisations to cultivate investor confidence, ultimately supporting the delivery of more homes across Scotland.

James Blakey, Planning Director at Moda Group, emphasised the need for decisive action. He commented: "Addressing the housing emergency needs bold, imaginative and concrete actions, and we are proud to have collaborated with the Housing Minister and the taskforce over the last year to shape these. Working in partnership to create market certainty and viability is key to attracting crucial investment into Scotland so we can build the new homes people want and need."

Karen Campbell, Communications Director of Springfield, highlighted the report's focus on collaboration and economic opportunity. She stated: "The taskforce's report is clear on the value in building confidence, supporting new partnerships and creating the economic opportunity to unlock new and existing investment in Scotland. Working together we can now take those actions forward to deliver more homes across all tenures."