Scotland saw a 4 % increase in the number of new new build homes to 18,182 over the year to June 2018 , according to the Scottish government ’s Quarterly National Statistics . The figures included a 25 % increase for new builds by housing associations and local authorities , against a 20 % fall for private completions . Housing Association and most Local Authority led new build activity is funded through Scottish Government funding programmes. As for construction starts during the year , the figures were ahead of completions by 6 % but down by the same amount compared to 2017 . Private and housing association starts both fell , although local authority starts increased .
Scotland saw a 4 % increase in the number of new new build homes to 18,182 over the year to June 2018 , according to the Scottish government ’s Quarterly National Statistics . The figures included a 25 % increase for new builds by housing associations and local authorities , against a 20 % fall for private completions . As for construction starts during the year , the figures were ahead of completions by 6 % but down by the same amount compared to 2017 . Private and housing association starts both fell , although local authority starts increased .