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Glasgow Sheriff Court - courtesy of Street View The former finance director of Wheatley Group appeared in court yesterday and admitted to charges of voyeurism and sexual assault.

As the number of individuals diagnosed with dementia is predicted to rise to 19,473 every year by 2020, a new report has concluded that the housing sector has a critical role to play in meeting the needs of people living with the condition. Commissioned by CIH Scotland to give a better understanding

A stable block which was home to dozens of working horses in Glasgow is to be turned into flats for mid-market rent. GHA, part of Wheatley Group, is behind the multi-million pound plans which will save – and breathe new life into – the Bell Street Stables in the Merchant City, a category B-liste

(from left) Thenue’s chief executive Charles Turner; Kevin Stewart MSP, Councilor George Redmond, convenor of development and regeneration services at Glasgow City Council and Owen Stewart, chair of Thenue Housing A multi-million housing boost for Bridgeton in Glasgow’s East End was unveiled by

New research into mid-market rent (MMR) has found high satisfaction levels among tenants living in the properties but there is still limited awareness among many people about what mid-market rent is, the potential benefits it offers and whether it might be an option open to them. The research was co

Housing and homelessness charity Shelter Scotland has welcomed calls from the chief inspector of prisons for more help for inmates during transition and highlighted the important role that safe and affordable housing can play. David Strang said that greater work is needed to address the challenges f

Stephen Profili (centre) with the Scottish regional leadership team (from left) regional commercial director Scott Mercer; regional sales director Helen Dow; regional managing director Stephen Profili; regional partnerships director Sarah Freel and regional operations director Adam Forrest Partnersh

A triathlon event held at Dundee’s David Lloyd Health Club last weekend has raised over £1000 for Dundee Foodbank. Over 45 people competed in the event, with representatives from David Lloyd Leisure, Monifieth Triathlon Club, Dundee Sweatshop and Hillcrest Housing Association taking part.

(from left) DGHP chairman David McMillan, from Stranraer; Rena Gardiner, from Moffat; Lesley Baird, chief executive of TPAS Scotland; Ronald Ritchie, from Lochmaben; Doreen Cowan, from the Lochans; Harry McGrath, student from Auchencairn who created a DGHP volunteer film; Pat McTaggart, of Kirkcudbr

Hanover Court resident Mary Connolly reading Roald Dahl with the pupils Pupils at Dunblane Primary School are bridging the generational gap by organising regular meet-ups with residents from a local housing association for older people.

Kevin Stewart launches the tenant scrutiny guide at the Housing Festival 2017 A best practice guide to embedding tenant scrutiny in social housing has been officially launched by Scottish Government minister for local government and housing Kevin Stewart.

CIH Scotland has confirmed the appointment of three new Board members as its annual housing festival got underway at the Scottish Event Campus in Glasgow yesterday. The new board members were introduced at a member’s lunch hosted by CIH Scotland Board chair Amanda Britain.

(from left) Jamie Maclennan (Calmax), Caroline Mackay (Calmax), Matthew Hebditch (TIG), Domhnall Mackay (Calmax), John Norman Macleod (local councillor), Norman Macleod (HHP Board member), Alasdair Mackenzie (HHP Board member), Alasdair Maclennan (local councillor), Norma Murray (tenant) and Suzi Mo

Proposals for a £105 million transformation of the former Strathclyde Police HQ in Glasgow's city centre into homes built specifically for private rent have been unveiled to the public. Moda Living, the developer behind a 525-home project in Edinburgh city centre, staged an initial consultation out

Thenue Housing has launched a new digital App which will provide a fresh way of engaging with the Association. The totally free self-service App uses the latest software to offer a range of services previously unavailable on phones or tablets.