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Published: 07/10/2025
Scottish social housing tender prices increased in second quarter of year
Tender prices for social housing in Scotland have increased for two consecutive quarters in 2025.
The Scottish Social Housing Tender Price Index (SSHTPI) shows tender prices increased by 8.9% in 2Q2025 compared with 1Q2025 and were 2.1% higher than in 2Q2024.
BCIS chief economist Dr David Crosthwaite said: ‘Scottish housing output in 2Q2025 was up 10.8% on the previous quarter, but down by 8.9% on an annual basis. Across Great Britain as a whole, housing output was up in 2Q2025 by 0.8% compared with the previous quarter, and up by 3.6% over the year.
‘Underlying construction costs continue to edge upward alongside increasing tender prices. The BCIS General Building Cost Index (GBCI) rose by 1.7% on the quarter and 3.5% on the year to 2Q2025, with labour costs significantly affected by UK-wide increases to employers’ National Insurance Contributions and the National Living Wage in April. Meanwhile, inflation as measured by the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) increased by 3.5% over the 12 months to 2Q2025.’
Source: Scottish Government. BCIS adjusted output to constant prices using the GB deflator.
The SSHTPI is prepared by the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS) for the Scottish Government’s More Homes Division.
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Note: Both 1Q2025 and 2Q2025 SSHTPI figures remain provisional and are subject to revision.
