New evidence from Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) paints a stark picture of a housing system under severe strain, with rising numbers of people seeking help for homelessness, damp and mould, and unexpected housing costs.
Between October and December 2025, Citizens Advice Bureaux across Scotland delivered more than 13,200 pieces of housing advice to over 5,700 people, highlighting what the organisation describes as a “housing emergency” affecting households in every part of the country.
Temporary accommodation ‘trapping’ families
While overall demand for homelessness advice remained steady, CAS reports an 18% rise in cases involving unsuitable temporary accommodation….