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More than 40 leading organisations have today urged the new Scottish Government to put joined-up working at the heart of its response to the housing and homelessness emergency. The Everyone Home Collective has welcomed the First Minister’s commitment to a cross government approach, saying it p

Pluto Finance has completed three loans to support the delivery of 184 new homes across Edinburgh, marking another step in the specialist lender’s expanding presence in Scotland and its commitment to supporting SME housebuilders. Located at York Lane, Cammo and Slateford, the projects are bein

The latest episode of the Scottish Housing News Podcast lifts the lid on the quietly contentious issue of pets in social housing and the growing movement to make policies more compassionate, consistent and evidence‑based. For many tenants, a dog or cat is a lifeline. For many landlords, they&rsquo

Scottish house prices increased by 1.3% in the year to 31 March 2026, behind general inflation but marginally ahead of overall UK house price movements, according to the latest UK House Price Index.

A three-year initiative led by Dogs Trust has supported tens of thousands of social housing properties across Scotland to become more pet-friendly, helping remove barriers for tenants with dogs and those hoping to welcome a pet into their home.

The decision to merge the previously standalone housing brief with the social justice portfolio risks diluting political focus at a time when Scotland remains in a declared housing emergency, housing bodies have warned.

Glasgow's blueprint to guide the city's regeneration and development ambitions over the next decade has been unveiled.

Inchmarlo House Care Home and Retirement Village has unveiled £100,000 of investments in services and facilities as part of its landmark 40th anniversary celebrations.

Oak Tree Housing Association Ltd has appointed Sureserve Energy UK Ltd to deliver a £5.5 million kitchen and heating programme across its stock in Inverclyde.

South Lanarkshire Council has set out a Housing Promise for young people leaving care, aimed at making sure a safe home and the right support are part of the journey into adulthood.

Residents and businesses across Perth and Kinross could soon receive direct financial support from Perth and Kinross Council to help protect their properties from flooding through the introduction of a new Property Flood Resilience Grant.

Members of Highland Council’s Climate Change Committee have welcomed progress in delivering the council’s Net Zero Programme, with new measures to improve carbon reporting, strengthen investment decisions, and secure funding for projects across the Highlands.

Libby Heathcote has been elected as the next president of the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS), taking over from the current president, Karen Anderson. Her two-year term will begin once she is installed at the RIAS Annual General Meeting on 24 June. 

New research published today from the Scottish Housing Regulator has highlighted tenants’ concerns about future rent affordability.

The Scottish Housing Regulator has provided an update on its scrutiny of River Clyde Homes after identifying a series of compliance failures relating to tenant and resident safety, alongside concerns about service quality and wider governance. In an updated engagement position, the Regulator said it