About our policy work

Effective governance is fundamental for housing associations and co-operatives. It ensures the strong leadership and strategic direction necessary to create sustainable and succesful organisations.

If you have any governance queries, please contact Alan Stokes at astokes@sfha.co.uk.

All social landlords in Scotland are regulated by the Scottish Housing Regulator. Balanced and effective regulation ensures the performance of housing associations and co-operatives, creating trust and confidence among tenants and other stakeholders.

If you have any regulation queries, please contact Alan Stokes at astokes@sfha.co.uk.

Social landlords have a strong track record on energy efficiency and have some of the most energy efficient homes in Scotland. Housing associations and co-operatives are committed to reducing energy costs, preventing fuel poverty and supporting a just transition to net zero.

If you have any energy queries, contact Cassandra Dove at cdove@sfha.co.uk.

Ensuring the safety of social homes involves property repairs, ongoing maintenance and strategic asset management. By complying with legislation and regulations, social landlords maintain and upgrade properties to provide safe and secure homes for tenants.

Housing associations and co-operatives have played a significant role in developing affordable housing in Scotland. They remain essential in delivering new homes to meet the increasing demand for high quality, affordable homes.

Strong financial management enables housing associations to keep rents affordable for tenants, invest in new and existing homes, and navigate the complexities of the challenging economic environment.

If you have any finance queries, contact Eli Harji at eharji@sfha.co.uk.

Social landlords are committed to reducing poverty and inequality amongst Scotland's social tenants. Focusing on social justice and community wellbeing, they ensure that everyone has access to a quality home in a thriving community.

Housing management includes the activities social landlords undertake to support tenants and communities. From managing waiting lists to supporting tenants to live successfully in their homes, these are key to delivering sustainable housing solutions.

If you have any housing management queries, contact Annabel Pidgeon at apidgeon@sfha.co.uk.

Community investment covers the wide range of initiatives by social landlords that address broader social needs.  From community centres to employment support, these activities strengthen communities and improve outcomes for tenants.

If you have any community investment queries, contact Annabel Pidgeon at apidgeon@sfha.co.uk.

Housing associations and cooperatives play a vital role in supporting independent living, contributing to improved outcomes for people across Scotland.

If you have any independent living queries, contact Susie Fitton at sfitton@sfha.co.uk.