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SafeDeposits Scotland has launched a new service designed to help tenants and landlords who have experienced issues with rent arrears as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Glasgow-based tenancy deposit scheme holds deposits on behalf of landlords and agents in line with government regulations de

Social Investment Scotland (SIS) has hired Nicola Boyle to manage communications and support the delivery of its ten-year strategy to build an impact economy.   Ms Boyle joins the social investment specialist from Emerald Works, a global provider of research a

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced proposals to ensure firms provide further support to homeowners who continue to face financial difficulties due to COVID-19.

British Gas has paid £1.48 million to impacted customers which it failed to notify about a change of top-up provider from Paypoint to Payzone, which went live on January 1. This meant that some customers, many of whom are in a vulnerable situation, may have suffered detriment through wast

Tenant protection and social housing must form a key part of Scotland's economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic, according to a think-tank which has recommended policies which it believes can be introduced under the present devolved settlement to "democratise our economy, build com

Midlothian Council has agreed more than £16 million of additional money from the Housing Revenue Account will be used to buy 100 new build homes for council housing from developers. Councillors approved the investment at today's meeting of the full council.

Dunedin Canmore has delivered a major boost to affordable housing across Edinburgh after completing 174 new homes in four communities across the capital. The social landlord has completed 110 new, energy-efficient houses and flats for social rent and another 64 for mid-market rental.

Aberdeen City Council has submitted plans to build 212 homes for rent on the site of Kincorth Academy. The development will comprise of a mix of unit types with shared residential streets, parking and external amenities.

A residential development that will be offered for affordable rent by Clyde Valley Housing Association has been given the ‘green’ light in more ways than one.

Wellhouse Housing Association has launched a ‘Digital Support Fund’ to help tenants and local community groups to connect with families and friends and to access online welfare and education support.

Avant Homes is set to bring 252 homes to a prime location on the outskirts of East Kilbride after successfully purchasing land in the Jackton suburb.

Two of East Ayrshire Council’s top management team, Fiona Lees and Alex McPhee, who have 85 years of public service between them, have announced their decisions to retire. Fiona Lees, who has held the position of chief executive since April 2004, will step down in January 2021 with Alex McPhee

Road Bonds are well-intentioned and have a purpose, but their levels are now starting to pose a threat to the place of construction SMEs in the recovery, argues Scott Macphail. Every party in every commercial transaction has a perfect right to take reasonable precautions against risk, but for normal

The number of people sleeping rough in England during the COVID-19 health crisis could be three to four times higher than official UK Government figures, according to a professor of urban studies at Heriot-Watt University.

A developer's plans for an £8 million housing development aimed at the over-55s market near Perth Airport have been rejected.