Jennifer Kennedy

Director of Public Affairs at Homes for Scotland

[Mark Griffin @MarkGriff1n]

Thanks to @H_F_S for supporting my visit to @briarhomes site at Tillycairn Drive, Glasgow for #SMEHomebuilders Awareness Week.

[Fionna Kell @HFSFionna]

This was a really useful visit with @MarkGriff1n and @BriarHomes. Covered a lot of the issues facing #SMEhomebuilders and saw the great product they deliver, in this case affordable homes on brownfield sites.

[Homes for Scotland @H_F_S]

Great insight from @evemccurrich on @BBCScotland earlier on the importance of #SMEhomebuilders. Listen back at https://t.co/giKFim4nSq (scroll to 46:31)

[Homes for Scotland @H_F_S]

Thanks to @PamGosalMSP for taking part in our #SMEhomebuilders #awarenessweek, visiting Turnberry Homes to see for herself the positive difference the delivery of new homes make & to hear firsthand about the challenges involved.

[Dr Pam Gosal MBE @DrPamGosal]

Thanks @H_F_S for supporting my visit to Turnberry Homes in Dumbarton today for SME Homebuilders Awareness Week.

Challenges like planning, resources, & skill gaps persist in the sector, but the key to addressing the housing emergency is constructing new homes.

#smebuilders

[Homes for Scotland @H_F_S]

Crucial roundtable discussion now underway with @PaulMcLennan7, @Ivan_McKee, @HFSJane & SME home builders on the support that can be provided to help this vital sector #deliveringmore #alltenure #homesforscotland #SMEhomebuilders #awarenessweek

[Homes for Scotland @H_F_S]

.@willie_rennie recently joined our colleagues @HFSLauren1 & @HFSKevin in visiting the Quale Homes' Blythe Meadows development in Kinglassie.

This project will see the development of over 210 high quality, energy efficient homes, inc 45 new affordable homes #deliveringmore

[Jennifer Kennedy @HFSjennifer]

Supporting SME home builders is a priority for @H_F_S . We recently published independent data quantifying the alarming reduction in their activity. Read more at https://t.co/Z0MQnET9G9 #deliveringmore #alltenure #homesforscotland

[Homes for Scotland @H_F_S]

This week' we're highlighting the vital role our #SMEhomebuilders play in helping to meet Scotland's housing needs - but they face enormous challenges & need urgent, targeted government support https://t.co/3z4uDSkD8I @PaulMcLennan7 @Ivan_McKee @scotgov

[Scottish Construction Now @ScoConstructNow]

Week of awareness to highlight challenges faced by SME home builders https://t.co/YKX0Ij3vt8

[MAB Network Partner @MabNetScot]

With @H_F_S kicking off SME Awareness week, we want to give a nod to Whiteburn, 2024's SME House Builder of the Year

SME builders are vital for the Scottish economy with 3.5 jobs supported for every home built. More info can be found here: https://t.co/mcbx84yqzF

[Homes for Scotland @H_F_S]

Join them & the +100 delegates already attending to discuss the impactful change that is required to meet the housing needs & aspirations of all those living in Scotland https://t.co/YRMVclDzOF @shepwedd @McTaggartGroup @WeAreOpenreach @orbit_agency

[Homes for Scotland @H_F_S]

We're delighted that @JohnSwinney is joining @AnasSarwar and @agcolehamilton for our annual conference on 18 Sep focused on addressing the housing emergency amidst changing political, policy and consumer landscapes. Early bird member offer ends in 1 week! https://t.co/YRMVclDzOF

[Homes for Scotland @H_F_S]

. @heraldscotland is to be applauded for the spotlight it has been shining on the scale & wide-ranging social impact of the housing emergency. Today it highlights @H_F_S research on the # of homes stalled because of @scotgov funding cuts - 1800 of which are Affordable.

[Scottish Housing News @ScotHousingNews]

More than 1,800 affordable homes stalled by funding cuts | @H_F_S https://t.co/RyljTdbDDS

[Project Scotland @projectscot]

Over 1,800 affordable homes stalled by funding cuts https://t.co/uuism4EmuZ

[Homes for Scotland @H_F_S]

Our Chief Executive @HFSJane talking on @BBCScotlandNews this morning about our latest research which has found that 5000 homes have been stalled as a result of @scotgov funding cuts to the Affordable Housing Supply Programme
https://t.co/Hcydiz1D3e

[Homes for Scotland @H_F_S]

Based on the evidence produced, we hope that parties & politicians of all persuasions & at all levels of government will adopt our recommendations to maximise the role of SMEs in increasing housing supply across the country. https://t.co/MSTFQ9Zv9a

[Homes for Scotland @H_F_S]

Our new report highlights an alarming reduction in terms of SME market share and a significant increase in the number of companies being dissolved - an average of +500 per annum over the period 2021-23. https://t.co/8fyjYCpwOo

[Homes for Scotland @H_F_S]

As well as confirming the importance of SME home builders in rural and remote settings, our new report also demonstrates that they are key in unlocking brownfield sites in urban locations.

[Jennifer Kennedy @HFSjennifer]

This is a must read for those who want to better understand the particular challenges facing our SME home builders

[Homes for Scotland @H_F_S]

Today we publish a critical update on our SME home building sector which is essential reading for those who wish to understand more about the environment SMEs operate within and the particular challenges they face https://t.co/8fyjYCpwOo