Policy library
In this library you will find our latest policy reports, briefings, consultation responses, evidence for Scottish Parliament committees etc. This policy work underpins all of our advocacy and influencing activity to bring about change.
Private Housing (Tenancies) (Scotland) Bill: stage 2 briefing
Shelter Scotland support this bill and welcome the move to modernise and simplify the tenancy for private renters in Scotland, in particular we welcome increased security of tenure introduced through the abolition of "no fault" eviction. This briefing sets out Shelter Scotland's view on selected amendments to the bill lodged at stage 2 in the order which they will be debated.
Published: 29 February 2016
Empty Homes Financial Incentives Recommendations 2016
Part of the Scottish Empty Homes Partnership's agreed remit for 2015/16 is to review existing funding and financing options for empty homes work in Scotland and follow this up with a paper highlighting where financial products or government funding is needed to bridge the gap keeping empty homes vacant.
Published: 29 February 2016
Consultation on a draft Land Use Strategy for Scotland - Shelter Scotland response
Given our focus on poor housing and homelessness we have confined our comments on the draft Land Use Strategy to areas which relate to these issues.
Published: 31 January 2016
Proposed LBTT supplement on additional residential homes: Shelter Scotland’s response to the Finance Committee’s call for written evidence
Shelter Scotland's comments are limited to the impact that the Land and Buildings Transactions Tax (LBTT) supplement on additional residential homes is likely to have on people who are poorly housed or at risk of homelessness. In particular we will assess the impact of this policy on the private rented sector.
Published: 31 January 2016
Briefing for Day 2 of Stage 2 for the Land Reform (Scotland) Bill
We broadly welcome the Land Reform Bill currently progressing through Holyrood, however the following organisations believe the bill would be greatly strengthened with the inclusion of a Compulsory Sale Order power to help bring long term vacant and derelict land and property back into use.
Published: 31 January 2016
Briefing for debate on Motion S4M-15116 Impact of the UK Immigration Bill on Scotland
We have serious concerns about the potential impact of this Bill across the UK, and particularly that the impact on devolved housing policy in Scotland has not been fully considered.
Published: 31 January 2016
Stage 1 debate briefing for the Private Housing (Tenancies) (Scotland) Bill
Our briefing for the Stage 1 debate on the Private Housing (Tenancies) (Scotland) Bill.
Published: 31 January 2016
The Use of Temporary Accommodation in Scotland - 2015
This report draws on a freedom of information request completed by 27 local authorities in Scotland, existing statistics and performance information from the Scottish Housing Regulator.
Published: 31 January 2016
Stage 1 debate briefing for Lobbying (Scotland) Bill - 7 January 2016
A key part of Shelter Scotland's role, and that of many third sector organisations across the country, is to stand up for and ensure that the voices of our clients and vulnerable groups are heard in the parliamentary process and to positively influence the formation of legislation and policy that affects those we seek to represent.
Published: 31 January 2016
Stage 1 debate briefing for the Land Reform (Scotland) Bill
Joint briefing on the Stage 1 Land Reform (Scotland) Bill from Shelter Scotland, Scotland's Towns Partnership, Rural Housing Scotland and the Scottish Empty Homes Partnership.
Published: 31 December 2015