Responding to the findings of the Redfern review into the decline of home ownership, Homes for Scotland Chief Executive Nicola Barclay welcomed the focus on a “long-term, cross-party approach to housing issues”, saying:

“The conclusions of the Redfern Review echo the joined-up approach to increasing housing supply which we are calling for in Scotland.  With all political parties acknowledging the fundamental national need for more homes, the report further reinforces that the challenge of delivering more homes on the ground can only be achieved by working in partnership with all levels of government over the long term.

“It is important that we fully recognise the housing needs of our growing population, whether that be the aspiration of the majority to own their own home or by increasing access across other tenures in order to create and sustain a healthy market for all.”