This is the fourth edition of our housing data briefing, Home Truths, based on evidence from across the network. Key points of the report, which covers January to March 2026, are that the Citizens Advice network in Scotland:

• provided over 15,441 pieces of housing advice to more than 6,400 people 
• helped over 1,300 people in the private rented sector (PRS), 20% more than last year
• delivered homelessness advice to more than 1,600 people, nearly a quarter higher than last year  
• gave out over 3,000 pieces of advice on rent arrears, with average arrears across the rented sector over £2,300

Read the brief below.