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The UK government is set to add more than £1 billion to its flagship Social and Affordable Homes Programme (SAHP) in this week’s Budget, according to reports, alongside new borrowing support for councils and fresh funding to tackle rough sleeping.

The number of new homes added to Scotland’s housing stock has fallen to its lowest level since 2014-15, excluding the pandemic period, according to official statistics published today.

Two property specialists have launched a business to increase Scotland's housing supply by bringing more investors into the sector. JLA Living brings together Justin Lamb Associates’ land, development and housebuilder expertise with Dowbrae founder Robin Blacklock’s experience in residen

West Highland Housing Association has taken ownership of a derelict building on Campbell Street in Oban town centre as part of plans to bring the prominent site back into use as much-needed affordable housing.

East Ayrshire Council’s leadership has been praised in a report released today by the Accounts Commission. The Controller of Audit’s statutory Best Value report describes the council as demonstrating a commitment to improving outcomes for communities, with strong leadership, sound financ

Govan Housing Group has officially secured Disability Friendly accreditation for its head office, making it the very first premises in Govan to join the nationwide inclusion initiative. The Disability Friendly initiative was developed by I Am Me Scotland to create a network of welcoming, accessible

Albyn Housing Society colleagues came together at Ross County Football Club for an all-staff away day focused on the findings from its recent staff survey, the organisation’s performance and the priorities for the year ahead.

Public services in Scotland need almost £100 million investment over the next two years so that hospitals, the police, prisons, councils, housing associations and Social Security Scotland are ready to proactively prevent homelessness, according to independent research published today. 

Planning permission has been granted for a five-home project that will be North East Scotland's first Passivhaus development. Woodend of Glassel sits in private woodland just minutes from Banchory, Aberdeenshire. It will be built by Insch-based Passivhaus builder Coldwells Build.

A joint venture between West Ranga Property Group and Lujo Properties has teamed up with Lochalsh & Skye Housing Association (LSHA) to submit a detailed planning application for a proposed Tesco supermarket and petrol station at Woodpark Road, Portree.

Two 19th century Griffin sculptures which once stood on either side of the entrance gate for Muirhouse Mansion in Granton Waterfront have been beautifully conserved and restored after spending over 50 years in storage.

Campaigners have slammed the UK and Scottish Government for "squandering opportunities" across energy, buses and retrofitting as a new report demonstrates the failure of politicians to enable local government to build on success stories of public ownership across Scotland.

Persimmon Homes West Scotland has welcomed the unanimous approval of its planning application for a major new residential development at Kilwinning Road, Stewarton, following a decision by East Ayrshire Council’s Planning Committee.

The Scottish Human Rights Commission (SHRC) is calling on people across Mid to North East Scotland to share their experiences of economic, social and cultural rights as part of their spotlight research into how these rights are being realised in communities across the region.

Housing bodies have criticised the Scottish Government for failing to consider the added cost of proposed new green energy standards on new homes, warning that the regulations will significantly deepen the country’s housing emergency.