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CCG (Scotland) has commenced Phase 2 of the Athletes’ Village development in Glasgow’s East End, breaking ground on the construction of 58 new affordable homes for mid-market rent, specifically for households on low to middle incomes. Funded by socially conscious investor Thriving Invest

Sarah Dunkerley is to step down from her role as director of membership and professional development at the end of 2026, the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) has announced. Sarah has been a member of the CIH executive leadership team since 2019 and has led the organisation's work to support hous

A further 85 homes have been delivered by Fife Council’s Affordable Housing Programme with the transformation of a former primary school site in Dunfermline. The Blacklaw Road development has been built on the brownfield 2.6-hectare site of the former Blacklaw Primary School, which was closed

Hundreds of urban sites across Scotland have sat derelict for at least 25 years – but new research suggests that smarter use of tax policy could help bring them back to life, unlocking new homes, jobs and community regeneration in the places that need it most. The report, Tax and the Reuse of

Managing the safety of the nation's existing buildings, one of the most pressing challenges facing Scotland's built environment, will be the primary focus at the upcoming Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) AGM.

Residents, community groups, businesses and stakeholders are being invited to help shape the future of Argyll and Bute by reviewing and commenting on the latest evidence papers being prepared for the area's next Local Development Plan. The Argyll and Bute Local Development Plan 3 (LDP3) is expected

Inverclyde Council has launched two new one-off grants aimed at retaining existing residents and attracting new people to the area.

Share has unveiled the full programme for its Inspiring Leadership Conference, taking place on Wednesday 19 August 2026 at DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central. Taking place next month, the conference is designed to support leaders at every stage of their career, bringing together housing profession

Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s pledge to end rough sleeping is to be welcomed but will not solve the long-term issue of homelessness, Shelter Scotland has warned.

Restructuring specialists FRP Advisory have been appointed joint administrators of Scottish housebuilder, Marturano Homes Houston Limited, which collapsed before work began on a planned residential development in Greenock.

Newton Property Management has received the Customer Service Excellence standard, making it the only private residential, Scottish-owned property factor to get the accreditation which has been introduced by the UK Government. Newton, which runs roughly 40,000 Scottish properties, gained the national

David Wilson Homes, part of the UK housebuilder Barratt Redrow, has started a search for Scotland’s most imaginative young designer.  David Wilson’s ‘Built by Imagination’ initiative is open to primary school-aged children in Scotland, who would be tasked with redesignin

A Stranraer tenant has commended his new kitchen after investment from Wheatley Homes South. Between 2025 and 2028, Wheatley Homes South is spending £39.1 million across the region to make homes warmer, drier and more cost-effective for tenants.

In Moray, council house tenants have been invited to participate in this year’s estate walkabouts, which aim to pave the way for improvements in their area. The walkabouts, which take place every year, are one of the key ways residents could influence the estate improvement process. 

Nearly 1,000 people were supported and 662 households were prevented from being affected by the homelessness crisis in the first pilot scheme to evaluate how to carry out the upcoming ‘Ask and Act’ prevention duties, according to the fund’s newly released report.