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SFHA TECH engagement officer Graeme Hamilton explains why people of all ages and digital experience can benefit from technology enabled care in housing.

Council tenants in Dundee have backed the lowest increase of three options after taking part in the annual rent consultation.

Projects for disadvantaged young people will share £19 million seized from criminals as part of the CashBack for Communities scheme, the Scottish Government has announced. The scheme reinvests criminal assets into community projects which support young people into positive destinations, divert

Edinburgh-based developer Whiteburn has submitted its plan for a residential development in the grounds of the former Viewforth High School in Kirkcaldy following two successful consultation events.

Taylor Wimpey West Scotland has submitted plans for 535 two-storey houses to be built on agricultural land in Glenboig.

Plans have been submitted to build 190 new homes in Cambuslang.

Kirkwood Homes’ plan to increase the size of its Linlathen Village development in Broughty Ferry has been knocked back by councillors. The developer had planned to deliver an additional 100 homes at the site to the north of the A92 – also known as Balgillo Heights.

A five-year strategy to tackle the climate crisis has been approved by East Lothian Council. The Climate Change Strategy 2020-2025 sets out the council’s commitment to tackling the climate emergency at a local level and sets out the vision and overall aims for a ‘Net Zero Council’

Legislation to establish a Scottish National Investment Bank has been passed unanimously by the Scottish Parliament. The new institution will direct investments that deliver economic, environmental and social returns, and help Scotland’s journey towards net-zero carbon emissions. It will aim t

The number of Scottish households living in fuel poverty increased by 36,000 during 2018, though the level of extreme fuel poverty has continued to fall, official figures have revealed.

Apex Property Factor has been removed from the official register of property factors for failing to meet minimum standards of practice. The company was removed under section 8 of the Property Factors (Scotland) Act 2011 on 10 April 2019 after it was deemed by the Scottish Government to no longer mee

Sanctuary is to present its plans for the continued regeneration of Paisley’s West End. The housing provider is looking to build around 22 units for social rent on the Sutherland Street site. The mix will include 2-bedroom flats and 2 & 3-bedroom houses. 

CALA Homes (East) is to present its residential proposals on land made available following the completion of the Queensferry Crossing.

A proposal of application notice has been submitted to Perth & Kinross Council for a new development which would expand the boundaries of Perth west of the A9 at the Broxden roundabout.

Housing association Home Group has teamed up with a global asset institution to launch a new housing fund which aims to accelerate the delivery of affordable homes for rent across the UK.