Exciting next steps for land reform! From land use planning, data and tax- there is a lot more to be done to create certainty, stability and open up our land system
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Exciting next steps for land reform! From land use planning, data and tax- there is a lot more to be done to create certainty, stability and open up our land system
New article on passing of #Communitywealthbuilding legislation in Scotland.
bellacaledonia.org.uk/2026/02/21/c...
How do you value land – and why does it matter for reform?
In our latest guest blog, Dr Bryonny Goodwin-Hawkins unpacks why land valuation is harder than it looks, drawing on recent discussions in Wales and reflecting on what this means for tax and land reform across the UK.
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Looking forward to speaking about our @scottishlandcom.bsky.social work with @adriennebuller.bsky.social @lmacfarlane.bsky.social
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New insights from the Rural Land Market Data Report 2025 show forestry land values cooling, small-scale sales dominating, strong per-hectare farmland prices and ongoing data challenges for land transparency.
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Excellent series (and reference to the housing theory of everything) @vickyspratt.bsky.social
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When it’s developers v people, usually the money wins. I saw how one community came out on top | Jason Okundaye
Why land reform matters more than ever
A new report from the Scottish Land Commission shows how lessons from around the world could help Scotland modernise the way it values land and property, strengthening the foundation for fairer taxation to support sustainable public finances, and action on climate change.
Concentrated ownership, absentee landlords and a lack of transparency in how land is managed are some of the concerns the public has over land in Scotland, according to a new report published by the Scottish Land Commission.
Enjoyed this round-up and debates about the council tax surcharge: a gateway to something else or failure to be bolder with revaluation? Some interesting ideas around the policy aims of EV tax, too.
Thank you to everyone who took part in our ScotLand Futures survey. More than 1,200 people shared their views, and 96% told us Scotland still needs further action on land reform 👇
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The power of investing in place-based collaboration..
Great also to see the Scottish Government’s Vacant and Derelict Land Investment Programme play its part in Govan’s regeneration journey (set up in response to the @scottishlandcom.bsky.social’s Vacant & Derelict Land Taskforce advice).
Yes, a wider public interest/sustainable development framing is useful. On environmental outcomes though, not sure if you’ve seen this www.communitylandscotland.org.uk/biodiversity...
We’re pleased to welcome Sarah Madden & Kathie Pollard to senior roles helping drive Scotland’s land reform agenda at a pivotal time. Sarah becomes Head of Practice and Advice, and Kathie steps into Head of Policy.
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Interesting article, thanks. Is there much discussion about environmental metrics or measurements?
🌍 New SEFARI Gateway Fellowship Opportunity - Exploring the Future of Community Land Ownership in Scotland.
Lots of talk about taxing land today at @revivecoalition.bsky.social conference and mention of our work. Why is it a good idea and how could it be done?
www.landcommission.gov.scot/downloads/61...
For the next Authors of Urbanism event we'll hear from Johnny Rodger whose recent book examines representations of Housing in the medium of Film.
Join us on Tuesday 18 November in Glasgow to find out more and connect with fellow urbanists.
More info and tickets at www.theaou.org/events/autho...
📌 Scotland takes important step towards fairer use and ownership of land
Scottish Land Commission statement on the passing of the Land Reform Bill
Take land and property valuation for example.
How does Scotland compare to other countries? A new @scottishlandcom.bsky.social by WPI Economics comes up with practical ways to assess this and steps that could be taken.
www.landcommission.gov.scot/downloads/68...
If we want land to play a greater role in the tax system, we need to think about what the supporting tax infrastructure needs to do.
Lessons from around the world could help Scotland modernise the way it values land and property, according to a new report
Princes Street, Edinburgh
We’ve published a new report on what Scotland can learn from how other countries value land and property for tax.
In this Scotonomics episode, lead author Matt Beebee and our Head of Policy, Kathie Pollard, speak with host William Thomson about the findings.
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A new report from the Scottish Land Commission shows how lessons from around the world could help Scotland modernise the way it values land and property, strengthening the foundation for fairer taxation to support sustainable public finances, and action on climate change.
Oh great! Would you be willing to share?
How could Scotland go about modernising the way land and property is taxed?
New report published today on how other countries value land and property for tax purposes.
“Its supporters said that guaranteeing all the profits were kept on Orkney, to fund local services, had made a critical difference in winning public support.”
