Everything you wanted to know about housing finance

Why attend?   

Over the course of the day attendees will gain an understanding of key aspects of social housing finance policy, including insights into:

The fundamentals of the Scottish social housing model
Considerations around rent setting and affordability
Funding new social and affordable housing developments
The wider economic context housing associations are operating in

Date & venue

The conference will take place on Tuesday 20 May 2025 at The Studio, Glasgow. The Studio is a modern, bright venue, located in Glasgow's city centre, offering easy access from all major transport links. It has been awarded GOLD ECOsmart accreditation rating for environmental impact.  This demonstrates The Studio’s longstanding commitment to sustainability as the award is for hotels and meeting venues that demonstrate an eco-friendly approach, and it is an industry-standard accreditation. 

Is the conference for you?

This event is aimed at housing association staff and governing body members who are either new to the sector, or looking to develop or refresh their understanding of social housing finance.

Sustainability

Our vision for future SFHA events is to produce them to the highest quality while ensuring that they are sustainable and reduce our carbon footprint, where possible.

Ways you could help us reduce our carbon footprint at this event:

Take public transport, cycle or walk
- Did you know a train produces 0.07kg of CO2e per mile compared to a car which is 0.36kg or a short haul flight which is 0.44kg?
Download the conference app to save paper
Bring a refillable water bottle
Use recycling bins provided

Read our full sustainability policy here