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.
Raising the standards of temporary accommodation
Briefing: Raising the standards of temporary accommodation
Published: 31 December 2009
Homecoming and homelessness
In this brief report we take 'Homecoming' as a starting point to discuss another diaspora: people who have left Scotland and found themselves homeless and facing housing problems elsewhere in the UK.
Published: 30 November 2009
Repossession of Residential Property: Protection of Tenants consultation response
Repossession of Residential Property: Protection of Tenants Consultation response from Shelter Scotland, November 2009
Published: 30 November 2009
Rethinking housing taxation - a policy discussion paper
The purpose of this discussion paper is to stimulate this thinking and kick-start debate, focusing on how housing taxation affects demand for housing.
Published: 30 November 2009
Home Owner and Debtor Protection (Scotland) Bill: Evidence from Shelter Scotland
Home Owner and Debtor Protection (Scotland) Bill - Evidence from Shelter Scotland, October 2009
Published: 31 October 2009
Eviction of children and families: the impact and the alternatives
Briefing: Eviction of children and families: the impact and the alternatives
Published: 31 October 2009
Briefing on Rural Affairs and the Environment Committee Debate
Briefing on Rural Affairs and the Environment Committee Debate: 5th Report 2009: Rural Housing
Published: 31 October 2009
Tenancy sustainment in Scotland
Research report: Tenancy sustainment in Scotland
Published: 31 October 2009
Private Housing Issues: Housing Bill Consultation
Consultation response - Private Housing Issues: Housing Bill Consultation
Published: 30 September 2009
Housing and the Budget for 2010-11
Housing and the Budget for 2010-11: Initial response from Shelter Scotland, September 2009
Published: 30 September 2009