PRS Champion

Key among the 20 research recommendations was the identification of a Private Rented Sector "Champion" to take forward initiatives to enable potentially viable projects to reach fruition.

Gerry More (right) was appointed to this strategic role in October 2014.

His extensive sector credentials, network of contacts and established relationships, together with his close involvement with the project since its inception as Chair of the Steering Group, enable him to hit the ground running and make an early impact.

Commenting on his appointment, Gerry said:

"The legacy of the Champion role will be in tackling the current market failure facing the private rented sector by increasing awareness of investment opportunities and ultimately delivering large-scale, long-term institutional investment.”

Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said:

“I welcome the appointment of Gerry More as Scotland’s PRS Champion, a post that underlines the importance of the private rented sector to Scotland’s housing mix.

“The Scottish Government recognises the potential that exists to unlock new and alternative sources of housing investment in this sector, and that is why we provided funding towards the post, as well as the research study undertaken by housing finance experts which has made a number of key recommendations to attract new forms of investment.

“I now look forward to seeing the experts’ recommendations developed, and to working with the industry and Mr More to deliver on the investment potential of Scotland’s new-build PRS sector.”

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To contact Gerry direct, email prschampion@homesforscotland.com.