Homes by Association

Homes by Association is a book that gives readers a clear, engaging understanding of the origins and progression of housing associations in Scotland since the 1970s, before and after devolution. 

Whether you work in housing, policy, community development, or are simply interested in how not-for-profit organisations can deliver public good, this book helps you make sense of a sector that now boasts nearly 150 associations providing homes for around half a million people across Scotland. You will gain insight into how associations evolved from small, often community-led initiatives into diverse, professional organisations operating in cities, towns, rural areas and islands, and across every type of housing imaginable, meeting some of the highest standards possible. 

Why this book is valuable for readers

• Written by people who have researched, managed and worked inside this sector so can offer informed, real-world perspectives
• Enriched with photographs, case examples and insights from leading practitioners, backed up by published material and data on recent trends and statistics
• Provides a timely, practical look at a not-for-profit model sector contributing to public good, offering positive business and governance model given the crisis of public services in many places today.

Homes by Association helps readers understand not just what housing associations are, but what they can teach us about resilient organisations, community-focused leadership and building homes—and systems—that last.