key facts for owners and factors
Glasgow City Council has released its latest report on the Private Sector Housing Grant (PSHG) programme, outlining how more than £8.6 million was spent in 2024/25 and setting out priorities for the year ahead. The programme remains one of the council’s key tools for maintaining and improving private housing across the city, particularly within Glasgow’s extensive pre-1919 tenement stock.
The PSHG exists to help owners, landlords, and property managers carry out essential repairs and improvements, support adaptations for disabled residents, and encourage proactive maintenance through factoring and proper management. The council’s overarching aim is to preserve the safety, condition and sustainability of Glasgow’s private housing while helping owners to meet their repair responsibilities.
In 2024/25, the council’s £8.614 million PSHG budget was distributed across a range of priorities. A significant proportion supported voluntary repair and retrofit projects, where owners collectively agree to undertake common repairs or energy efficiency improvements. Funding was also allocated to adaptations for disabled residents, ensuring that people can live independently and safely in their homes. Other funds were used for statutory repairs, where the council intervenes directly to carry out urgent works in the interests of health and safety and for the “Missing Shares” scheme, which covers the share of costs for owners who do not contribute to majority agreed works.
The report highlights that demand for PSHG funding continues to exceed the available budget, meaning that the council must prioritise projects that address the most serious disrepair or have a clear public benefit. Older tenement buildings remain a particular focus, as their age and shared structure often make them more vulnerable to deterioration. The council continues to encourage owners to have formal factoring arrangements, regular maintenance plans and common building insurance in place, as these are often required conditions for grant support.
One of the most notable changes identified in this year’s report is the closure of the Glasgow Care & Repair service in June 2025, following the withdrawal of funding by the Glasgow Health and Social Care Partnership. For many years, this service provided practical assistance with small repairs and adaptations for older and disabled residents. Its closure represents a significant shift in how these types of supports will be delivered in future, and the council is currently reviewing alternative models to continue meeting demand.
Despite financial pressures, the report reaffirms Glasgow’s commitment to improving housing standards and promoting good property management. The Missing Shares mechanism continues to prove valuable, allowing essential common works to proceed even when one or more owners are unwilling or unable to pay their share. Similarly, the council retains the power to carry out statutory repairs where properties fall into serious disrepair, recovering costs from the owners afterwards.
Energy efficiency and sustainability are also becoming more prominent within the PSHG framework, with retrofit works increasingly integrated into grant-supported projects as part of the city’s wider commitment to achieving net-zero housing standards.
Overall, the PSHG remains a vital means of protecting Glasgow’s private housing and supporting safe, sustainable tenement living. However, with demand continuing to outstrip available funding, the council emphasises the importance of owners working together, maintaining regular investment in their buildings, and engaging with factors to plan long-term maintenance strategies.
Read the full Glasgow City Council report: https://onlineservices.glasgow.gov.uk/councillorsandcommittees/viewDoc.asp?c=P62AFQDNNT81DXDNDN
