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Scottish councils have been urged to make empty homes work a cornerstone of post-pandemic recovery after a record number of privately-owned vacant properties were brought back into use last year. In its 10th annual report, the Scottish Empty Homes Partnership (SEHP) announced that 1,412 previou

West Whitlawburn Housing Co-operative (WHHC) has been deeply shocked at the loss of committee member Louise Wilson, who passed away on June 19. Louise had been a member of WWHC since 2010 and was a well known and well-respected member of the community. Louise was also a committee member of Whit

Cycling Scotland’s Cycling Friendly initiative has opened again for applications in 2020, meaning social landlords can apply to the £1.7 million allocation from the Scottish Government which supports more people to cycle.

Landlords on the Inverclyde Common Housing Register (ICHR) can start to advertise their available properties again as the coronavirus lockdown measures have been eased in Scotland.  Due to the pandemic, the ICHR landlords Cloch, Oak Tree, Larkfield, Link and Sanctuary have been unable to carry

Tenants of Cloch Housing Association have been sent a pack with two cookbooks to encourage imagination, fun and nutrition with cheap healthy meals during these strange times.

The Tenants Information Service (TIS) has published a guide summarising findings from a tenant study aimed at supporting housing organisations to deliver fit-for-purpose, strategic plans for long-term digital engagement. With coronavirus restrictions significantly changing the way housing organisati

Independent research agency Ipsos MORI is conducting research on behalf of the Scottish Government on the Universal Credit Scottish Choices scheme, which includes an option for tenants on Universal Credit to choose to have their housing cost element paid directly to their landlord.

In the first in a series of blogs about how planning can respond to new and old challenges, planning minister Kevin Stewart offers some thoughts about recent events and what the future might bring for our places and people. The impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis has made many of us ref

Hart Builders has appointed Craig Giblett as construction director. Mr Giblett brings a wealth of experience to lead the construction team from previous roles include contracts director for Graham Construction and operations manager for Miller Construction.

Dundee-based construction and building services company McGill has been awarded a contract to deliver the design and installation of plumbing and electrical works at the Royal View development in Leith. The development of 40 contemporary one, two and three-bedroom apartments adjacent to Ro

Plans to demolish and transform a former office block in Aberdeen into 140 flats could receive the green light this week.

Estates agents are preparing for growing interest from buyers as Scotland’s housing market reopens today.

Holyrood’s environment, climate change and land reform committee has launched an inquiry into how Scotland can ensure that a green, just and resilient recovery is central in its response to the social and economic challenges of the coronavirus health crisis. The inquiry will focus on

A housing developer jointly owned by IKEA has gained planning consent for its first housing development in the UK.

Cloch Housing Association is to hold a ballot of its tenants to gain support with its bid to separate from parent organisation Oak Tree Housing Association.