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The Scottish Housing Regulator is to increase the number of appointees at Thistle Housing Association as it continues to investigate a number of “serious failures” at the landlord that include putting tenants at risk of asbestos.

A ground-breaking response to homelessness in Scotland has reached a milestone with more than 100 people having a home of their own along with appropriate support. Figures for July have revealed that 103 people across six local authority areas in Scotland who were formerly homeless have been housed

Joe Connolly has announced that he will retire at CEO of Ypeople at the end of 2019. Mr Connolly has held the role of CEO at the Scottish charity for 12 years.

The councillor in charge of Dundee's council housing has accepted that the Dundee Federation of Tenants Associations (DFTA) should have been consulted before deciding to demolish 26 tenement homes in the city. Dundee City Council’s neighbourhood services committee took the decision to demolish

New Annual Assurance Statements will help ensure a culture of assurance, openness and transparency, the Scottish Housing Regulator has said. These annual assurance statements are an important way for social landlords to ensure that they comply with regulatory requirements and legal duties. All socia

Blackwood has said its 'homes of the future', which were showcased at the Chartered Institute of Housing’s (CIH) conference this year, could save the NHS millions per year. The conference took place in Manchester, where attendees were able to witness the groundbreaking technology The Blackwood

Oak Tree Housing Association welcomed members and guests to its 2019 AGM in Greenock’s Tontine Hotel where they heard of a very productive and busy year for the organisation.

A new social housing development has been named in honour of a local Moray poet. Avril Wilbourne, daughter of Elgin poet, Jessie Kesson, opened Hanover (Scotland) Housing Association’s new Kesson Court development this week. She was joined by staff, residents and local dignitaries including R

The Edinburgh Integration Joint Board (EIJB) has published ambitious plans to transform health and social care services in the capital.

Keeping things simple and focusing on doing a few things well is the way to keep your residents happy, writes Paul Taylor.

Glasgow construction company CCG (Scotland) Ltd has outlined its commitment to developing the young workforce by continuing to provide a range of apprenticeship and training programmes.

Tech start-up iOpt is the only Scottish company to win a global competition to find companies with technologies who can help facilitate better and more efficient management of building facilities and services. Run by one of the UK's largest property management companies, Places for People, the compe

Universal Credit is causing tenants to fall behind with their rent, according to new research.

Creative teams are invited to submit proposals for a project to celebrate architecture, with the potential to showcase the work at one of the most prestigious architecture events in the world. The Scotland + Venice partnership has announced an open tender for Scotland’s proposal for the B

Urban Union has made a generous four-figure donation to Scottish charity Cash for Kids. The Urban Union team participated in the Muddy Muckers assault course, taking on 22 obstacles along a 2km track. The team soldiered through muddy terrain to raise funds for Radio Clyde's Cash for Kids. The charit