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Some tenants in Scotland are struggling to manage their housing costs and wider finances, according to new research from the Scottish Housing Regulator.  The report brings together feedback from the National Panel of Tenants and Service Users. The feedback suggests an upward trend in the financ

The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has found that as more tenants claim Universal Credit, the greater the share of arrears is among Universal Credit claimants. Its report on the impact of Universal Credit on arrears is based on 18 months of survey returns from members o

Ark Housing Association has announced that it is to rebrand and to roll out an ambitious future strategy that will see it set out to become a pioneering leader in the sector. Ark – which will now drop the words "housing association" from its name – has developed a business plan that will

When Joanna Walker from Haddington decided to go paper-free, she became East Lothian Housing Association’s (ELHA) 1,000th paper-free tenant, receiving some flowers, chocolates and £100 in gift vouchers to mark the occasion. ELHA were the first housing association to introduce full paper-

Eric Curran, managing partner at DM Hall chartered surveyors, discusses the state of residential property market in Scotland. There is, I am sure, a more measured and professional way of saying this, and in more normal times I would instinctively reach for it, but the stark fact of the matter is tha

Night shelters across Scotland will be replaced with rapid rehousing welcome centres for people who would otherwise be sleeping rough this winter, in the Scottish Government's updated plans for tackling homelessness. The centres will provide emergency accommodation for people who have no other optio

Taylor Wimpey East Scotland and Mactaggart & Mickel have secured detailed planning permission from East Lothian Council for a residential development on land at Letham Holdings in Haddington.

Tulloch Homes have received planning consent for a second phase of 48 homes at their Woodlands development at Carrbridge.

East Lothian Housing Association (ELHA) has agreed to extend its innovative Assistance Scheme to write off rent during the five-week wait period for new Universal Credit claims for tenants who have a sudden loss of income due to coronavirus. ELHA’s Assistance Scheme was initially set up t

Dundee City Council has increased the supply of furnished flats to meet the rise in homelessness during the COVID-19 pandemic. The homelessness quota in the council's allocation policy was increased from 45% to 55% to provide more offers of accommodation for applications and the creation of 444

Braemar Community Ltd (BCL) has secured £120,000 in funding from the CAF Venturesome Community Led Housing Fund for the survey and design work on its plans for 15 new affordable homes and one self-build plot in Braemar.

Scottish Borders Housing Association (SBHA) has thanked its outgoing chair Simon Mountford for his leadership and dedication over the last five years as his term came to a close. Mr Mountford has said SBHA has been transformed over the past five years and is well-placed to meet the challenges of the

The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) and HACT have created a social value toolkit that gives  housing associations and co-operatives the practical resources they need to measure, demonstrate and increase the social value impact of their work in communities. Andrew van Doorn, H

Leading health and homelessness organisations, including the Royal College of Physicians, Royal College of General Practitioners, Crisis and St Mungo’s, have warned that without urgent Government action to protect people forced to sleep rough this winter, lives will be at risk from the double

Scotland’s housing market activity remained strong in September, as buyer enquiries and newly agreed sales rose over the month, according to the latest RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) Residential Market Survey report.