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Published: 21/07/2026
Scottish social housing tender prices continue to rise as public new housing output declines
Tender prices for social housing in Scotland have continued to increase, with the provisional index for 1Q2026 showing sustained upward movement on both a quarterly and annual basis.
The BCIS Scottish Social Housing Tender Price Index (SSHTPI) shows tender prices increased by 0.5% in 1Q2026 compared with 4Q2025, and by 5.2% compared with 1Q2025.
Dr David Crosthwaite, chief economist at BCIS, said: ‘Scottish social housing tender prices have maintained a consistent upward trajectory over recent quarters, with annual growth above 5% in the last two quarters reported. The index has recovered from decreases seen at the end of 2024 and has been growing steadily since the start of 2025.
‘Total Scottish construction output reached £5,297m in 1Q2026, up 15% on the same quarter a year earlier. New work infrastructure output was the primary driver, rising by 55% annually to £1,813m. Within housing, the picture is more mixed. Private new housing output in Scotland increased by 18% annually in 1Q2026, while public new housing fell by 36% over the same period.’
The SSHTPI is prepared by BCIS for the Scottish Government’s More Homes Division. Further details are available here.
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Note: Both 1Q2026 and 4Q2025 SSHTPI figures remain provisional and are subject to revision.
