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.
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
Building solutions
Building solutions: Shelter Scotland's submission to the Budget 2010-11
Published: 31 August 2009
Draft Housing (Scotland) Bill: a consultation
Shelter Scotland welcomes the opportunity to respond to the Scottish Government’s consultation on the Draft Housing (Scotland) Bill.
Published: 31 August 2009
Building solutions: Shelter Scotland's submission to the Budget 2010-11
'Building solutions' is Shelter Scotland's submission in advance of Scottish Budget which goes to Parliament in the autumn of 2009. It follows our earlier report, 'Building pressure' in which we described the increasing difficulties in gaining access to housing.
Published: 1 August 2009