In this episode of the Scottish Housing News Podcast, Professor Duncan McLennan discusses the complexities of the Scottish housing system, addressing the notion of a housing emergency, the implications of the right to buy policy, and the urgent need for increased social housing.
Speaking with hosts Kieran Findlay and Jimmy Black, he emphasises the economic impacts of housing, the importance of quality and location, and the challenges faced in rural housing markets. The conversation also touches on the role of government in housing policy, the necessity for disruption in current practices, and the future directions for housing in Scotland.
A transcript of this episode is available here: https://www.scottishhousingnews.com/articles/duncan-mclennan-transcipt
Jimmy Black has written a blog to accompany the episode here: https://www.scottishhousingnews.com/articles/blacks-blog-i-was-aghast
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Housing Challenges in Scotland
03:02 Understanding the Housing Emergency
05:55 The Right to Buy and Its Implications
09:12 The Need for Increased Social Housing
12:03 Housing as a Merit Good and Economic Impact
15:00 The Role of Government in Housing Policy
17:56 Housing and Economic Growth
20:49 Productivity and Housing Quality
24:07 The Importance of Location in Housing
26:57 Challenges in Rural Housing Markets
29:52 The Future of Housing Policy in Scotland
33:04 Rent Control and Investment Concerns
36:00 The Need for Disruption in Housing Policy
38:48 Conclusion and Future Directions
Kieran Findlay is the editor of Scottish Housing News. Jimmy Black is a former Dundee housing convener and housing justice campaigner.
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