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Young people and private renters are disproportionately affected by a “terrible shortage” of affordable homes in Scotland, according to a new report. Figures from Shelter Scotland’s ‘Impact Report’ have highlighted that a shortage of affordable homes, welfare reform and stagnant wages have

Self-assessing against regulatory standards of governance and financial management helps landlords improve their governance, a new report from the Scottish Housing Regulator has found. All landlords understand the Regulator’s requirement to assess themselves against regulatory standards. The repor

Robert Aldridge Scotland’s national membership organisation for homelessness has announced a significant change as chief executive of almost 20 years Robert Aldridge retires from Homeless Action Scotland.

Stephen Connor The Tenants Information Service (TIS) has announced the appointment of Stephen Connor as its new development officer.

Scottish Labour has called on the Scottish Government to introduce tougher targets to make private rented homes more energy efficient. According to Labour, soaring energy costs and poorly insulated homes have pushed a third of those living in the private rented sector into fuel poverty.

Scotland’s housebuilding sector is performing well despite the increasing political and economic pressures threatened by Brexit, business and financial advisor Grant Thornton has said. Using statistics obtained from a Homes for Scotland report, Grant Thornton said the industry has become increasin

An online survey has been published to help ascertain whether the Scottish Housing and Support Conference (SHASC) still has a purpose in supporting the sector. Having been an annual fixture of the Scottish conference calendar for over twenty-five years, the SHASC is unique in at least two respects.

(from left) Assistant technical manager Robert Boal; apprentices Morgan and Daniel with chief executive Mike Bruce Two young trade apprentices are embarking on a career with Weslo Housing Management that will change their lives forever.

The Highlands Small Communities Housing Trust is to hold its AGM and Annual Conference on September 8 at the British Legion Club, 17 King Street in Inverness. The events promises to be an opportunity to hear from a variety of speakers about rural housing and related subjects, like community empowerm

(from left) Anna Stuart MBE, chair Cassiltoun Trust; Bailie Councillor Glen Elder, Glasgow City Council and Anne McChlery, director, Glasgow Building Preservation Trust Cassiltoun Housing Association’s subsidiary Cassiltoun Trust has celebrated the 10th anniversary since the multi award winning Ca

Plans have been submitted for a £1 million community-owned housing scheme on the Hebridean island of Eigg. The Isle of Eigg Heritage Trust, which only recently celebrated the 20th anniversary of buying the isle, plans to deliver four homes.

John Low, MD of Stewart Milne Homes North, and Carole Baxter from Beechgrove Garden Communities up and down the UK could benefit from greener, more attractive communal spaces as part of a Stewart Milne Group campaign to give back to the regions in which it works.

Maree Todd Nearly 500 community groups in Scotland own their own land as a result of new land reform policies, Scottish Parliament Information Centre (SPICe) figures have revealed.

The Scottish Government is underestimating social housing demand in Scotland by around 30%, according to new analysis from Scottish Labour. While the government estimates that there are 142,500 households on council waiting lists, Labour said the real figure is closer to 200,000 as it does not inclu

A typical CALA West street scene CALA Homes (West) has submitted a planning application for a proposed development in Claddens, Lenzie.