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A new Scottish Government-led working group has been set up to review the country's conveyancing system and tackle the challenges created by the late conclusion of missives and increasingly long property chains.

Tenants, colleagues, board members and other stakeholders attended Waverley Housing’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) and celebration event last month. In a keynote address to the event, Richard Meade, chief executive of the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA), spoke about the comp

After five months sleeping in her car, Tammy Smith still remembers the moment she was offered a home of her own. Now settled in Annan, the Wheatley Homes South tenant is building a more secure future for herself and her children. Tammy, 44, became homeless after the breakdown of a relationship and c

The UK government is increasingly unlikely to meet its ambition of delivering 1.5 million new homes in England by July 2029, according to the latest UK Housing Review Autumn Briefing Paper. Published today, the findings suggest that around one million homes could be delivered by the target date

A community support officer who provides tenancy sustainment services across the three housing associations in West Dunbartonshire has been praised for her amazing support. Funded by the National Lottery, Fiona Campbell works with tenants of Clydebank Housing Association (CHA), Knowes Housing Associ

A public consultation is now open for the next Cairngorms National Park Partnership Plan, giving people the chance to play a part in shaping the next five years of priorities for the UK’s largest National Park. The Partnership Plan guides the work of the Park Authority and its partners. At its

The first residents have moved into their new homes at the transformed Bellgrove Hotel in Glasgow, marking the completion of a major regeneration project. All 14 flats within the B-listed Gallowgate landmark are now occupied, marking the final stage of a £20.3 million regeneration of the area

Edinburgh investment and development business Ediston has announced a funding partnership with a Singapore investor to help tackle the shortage of housing in Scotland. The partnership with Singapore-based 42 Capital Partners will be marked at a signing ceremony at the British High Commission in Sing

The Highland Solicitors Property Centre (HSPC) has closed after 40 years, citing a decline in the number of local solicitor firms that made its business “no longer financially viable”. The organisation, which served property buyers and sellers across the Highlands, moved from its Queensg

Investment in existing buildings, tenant involvement and strong community connections can help older people live independently, safely and with confidence, Bield has highlighted at an event at its West Port development in Linlithgow. The event celebrated the transformation of a previously closed car

Milnbank Housing Association has added Douglas Lapsley and Ophelia Duah to its board. Douglas joined on 11 August 2026 as an appointed member, bringing more than 15 years of experience in the insurance and risk management sector. His knowledge of risk management and governance risks will provide val

Reidvale Housing Association has secured £77,982.50 of new funding to strengthen tenancy support in the local community, helping existing tenants stay secure in their homes and giving people moving on from homelessness a stronger start in a new tenancy.

The UK Government has accepted the Competition and Markets Authority’s findings on the home heating oil market and committed to a new regulatory regime. The move follows a price shock that saw costs jump from around 55p a litre in February 2026 to 104p in March, and the government says prices

Bellway has stepped up its focus on cost control as it reported higher volumes and profits for the year to 31 July 2026, while cautioning that build cost inflation and weak buyer demand will weigh on margins again next year.

SP Energy Networks and TV host Charlie Luxton have joined forces for a roadshow to educate communities throughout the country on how to generate and profit from their own energy. The tour will support the network operator’s new Community Energy Strategy, which aims to help groups across Scotla