Public sector and Scottish housing policy
Public-sector engagement is a core part of how we connect Scottish housing policy, investment and housing delivery.
Different starting points. Common ground.
Scotland’s housing emergency is complex and multifaceted. National government, local authorities, Registered Social Landlords and the private sector all have key roles to play.
The challenges will only be properly addressed with a comprehensive and cohesive plan respecting all housing providers.
We understand those different perspectives and we know how to find alignment.
More Homes More Quickly
Leading engagement with the Scottish Government
Robin Blacklock formed ‘More Homes More Quickly’ in 2023 and led industry engagement with the Scottish Government. This helped secure a rent control framework capable of supporting continued investment in Scotland’s rented housing market.
That work has given us a practical understanding of how policy decisions influence investment, how investment decisions influence delivery and where the public and private sectors can find common ground.
Scottish housing policy continues to evolve, from rent control and tenancy reform to new approaches to affordable and mid-market housing. We follow those changes closely and help clients understand what they mean for investment and delivery. Read more about Robin’s background.
Our public-sector experience
- Scottish Government: led engagement on a rent-control framework through More Homes More Quickly
- Scottish Futures Trust: the Rental Income Guarantee Scheme
- City of Edinburgh Council: developing its Intermediate Rent strategy
- Scottish Property Federation (now RE:Scotland) Chair in 2020 and Interim Director in 2025.
Making investment work
We help clients shape propositions that respond to public-sector priorities and Scottish housing policy while remaining grounded in commercial reality. That can include:
- Demonstrating how investment will deliver additional homes.
- Identifying interventions that help unlock delivery of more homes more quickly.
- Exploring recoverable investment, low-cost funding and alternative partnership models.
- Developing housing propositions that improve affordability and access for residents.
- Aligning investor and developer proposals with the priorities of government and local authorities.
- Creating a clear narrative around investment, homes and the people who benefit.
Practical ideas. Credible partnerships. More homes.
Let's talk
Talk to Robin Blacklock about an opportunity, a site or a housing challenge that needs the right people in the room.