Frustrations surrounding large deposit requirements still acting as barrier to ownership aspirations.

Hundreds of thousands of homes required over the next twenty years to meet diverse housing needs.

Independent panel to carry out root and branch review of planning system.

Following announcement of independent panel to carry out root and branch review of planning system.

Independent panel considering root and branch review of planning system due to report in Spring 2016.

Scottish Government commissioned report identifies 11 recommendations which could play a part in supporting the evolution towards more innovative construction methods.

Increase of 9% in number of new homes built across Scotland.

Threatens investment and delivery of thousands of new PRS homes.

Welcome announcements on planning system review and Help to Buy (Scotland) successor scheme.