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The boards of two housing associations which collectively own and manage 38,000 units across the south west and south of England have announced talks on a potential merger. Radian and Yarlington will explore options over the coming months to form a partnership which they said will deliver “lon

Estate agency Clyde Property has increased the coverage and diversity of its rental offering throughout central Scotland with the acquisition of the portfolios of property companies Gordon Shields and Wura Property. The incorporation takes Clyde Property’s letting portfolio to in excess of 3,0

With HMRC currently consulting on changes to the reduced 5% VAT rate that has been available for the installation of energy saving materials (ESMs) in residential accommodation, in order to bring the UK into line with EU law, experts at accountancy firm Saffery Champness have stressed that any

A third (33%) of UK adults admit they’ve not checked if the engineer working on their home’s gas appliances is doing so legally by being on the Gas Safe Register, according to the latest research findings by the gas registration body. The findings come as the Gas Safe Register nears comp

New figures have been published showing that a quarter of all Scots are today struggling to make it to their next payday on their current income. Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) conducted a YouGov survey last month that questioned over 2,000 Scots aged 18+.

A new fund to help support children, young people and families has been announced by Deputy First Minister John Swinney. The Family and Communities Third Sector Fund will provide up to £16 million per year to reduce inequalities and provide the best outcomes for children and families through o

Bruce Forbes, director of Angus Housing Association for the last 24 years, has announced his plans to retire. The Association’s first ever employee, Bruce started work with Angus Housing Association (AHA) in 1995 when it had just over 300 houses in its ownership. When he leaves the Association

Financial support must be made available to help local authorities deal with any increase in demand for housing or support services if proposals to tackle homelessness are implemented, according to CIH Scotland. The Scottish Government had called for view on proposals to suspend local authorities&rs

Cadder Housing Association’s mission to improve the quality of life and living conditions of local people has been boosted by the completion of its first new build housing development. The new homes were delivered on the site of the former St. Agnes Primary School at Tresta Road in Cadder, Gla

Housing minister Kevin Stewart MSP has officially reopened the former Science and Art School at Park Street in Falkirk after Weslo Housing Management concluded a 20-week redevelopment programme. The building, known as Silk House, was acquired for mid-market rent by Weslo in March 2018 in a deal wort

A £24 million heating district network which will help to tackle fuel poverty has opened in Glenrothes. Designed by engineers WSP, the new low carbon heating system is the first 100% renewable, large-scale district heating network in Scotland.

Novus Property Solutions has been appointed to a £500,000 framework for East Lothian Council which will see the contractor complete medical adaptions work in homes for vulnerable residents. The five-year agreement includes modifying bathrooms with works covering minor replacements as well as f

Shelter Scotland campaigns & policy officer, Aoife Deery, discusses the Scottish Government’s consultation on its plans to change the rules around local connection and intentionality with regards to homelessness. The last time I blogged about the Scottish Government’s new plan to end

Shetland Islands Council has approved a £300,000 loan to BA Builders (Shetland) Ltd to allow the building firm to construct more homes. The loan will help to build up to 13 modern and energy-efficient homes in rural areas, which supports the council's strategic objectives to encourage people t

The total amount of derelict and urban vacant land in Scotland has decreased by 716 hectares (6%) in the latest year, according to Scotland's Chief Statistician. The latest annual statistics found that the extent of vacant and derelict land in Scotland has fallen from 11,753 hectares in 2017 to 11,0