‘All That Glitters’ deliver their fine musical performance accompanied by talented musicians Castlemilk this week celebrated a regeneration project by Ardenglen Housing Association which is making a real difference to people’s lives.
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Finding savings is now “increasingly critical” for councils dealing with ongoing reductions in funding while maintaining services for an increasingly ageing population, the Accounts Commission has warned. A report from the local authority watchdog said councils are balancing a real terms funding
A new fund has been launched by Aberdeen Standard Investments (ASI) to invest in the residential sector in Europe’s leading cities. The first open-ended property fund of its kind to invest in the residential sector on a pan-European basis, the European Residential Property Fund will focus on the p
Dozens of young people from Glasgow have benefitted from a Skills Day funded by regeneration specialist Urban Union. The company, which is currently delivering the Laurieston Living development in the Gorbals, is committed to supporting young people into careers in the construction industry.
(from left) Rebecca Ellwood, Macnabs; Sharon Connolly, Macnabs; Gillian Ralph, head of property, Macnabs; Crawford Allan, Macnabs; Brian McCulley, Next Home; John Greener, Next Home; Pam Lindsay, CATH; Blair MacDonald, Macnabs; Ron Wallace Hogg, CATH Perthshire law firm Macnabs and Next Home Estate
Marlene Shiels of Capital Credit Union (left) with winners Frederica Valet, Douglas Nairne and Isa Morey with housing and economy convener Kate Campbell (far right) Neighbours who go that extra mile have been thanked at the City of Edinburgh Council’s second Good Neighbour Awards for their inspira
The Help to Buy (Scotland) scheme is to be extended beyond 2019 after the Scottish Government announced a further £100 million investment over two years. The initiative, which helps people purchase a new-build home without the need for a large deposit, has supported more than 12,000 households into
Charlie Milne Scottish Housing News is saddened to report the untimely death of former Kingdom Housing Association chairperson Charlie Milne who has died suddenly at the age of 63 while cycling in Spain.
River Clyde Homes has unveiled the details of its multi-million pound investment plans for housing in Inverclyde. Just over £17 million will be spent in the coming year to upgrade homes and make them more energy efficient, around £10.6m of which will be spent on major works to improve the housing
Plans to deliver 95 new council houses that meet the needs of local people in Johnstone Castle have taken a step forward as Renfrewshire Council approved the project's contractor. A report recommending ENGIE Regeneration Limited is awarded the contract was given the green light at the council’s fi
The Tenants Information Service (TIS) has announced the shortlist for the TIS National Excellence Awards: Inspire to Achieve, after receiving an impressive response and high quality nominations across all nine award categories Held in association with the Scottish Government, the event recognises an
Eildon Group has welcomed news that it has made the shortlist in the Affordable Housing Development of the Year category at the Homes for Scotland Awards 2018 for its latest completed development at Roxburgh Street & Union Street in Kelso. The new development comprising of 18 flats was built by
Professor Chris Leishman reflects on whether last week’s government u-turn on housing benefit for 18 to 21-year-olds signals a return of evidence based housing policy. There is a well established connection between individuals’ experience of homelessness – particularly rough sleeping – and m
Andy Kerr, CEO of Sense Scotland with Theresa Shearer, CEO of Enable Scotland Two of Scotland’s leading disability charities are joining together to protect and grow frontline social care services across Scotland.
House prices in Glasgow and Edinburgh will rise by almost 20% in the coming five years, according to a new report. Estate agents Rettie found lots of activity in the two property markets, with prices increasing by 6-9% last year.