News

Almost 11,000 long-term empty homes have been brought back into use in Scotland since the Scottish Empty Homes Partnership (SEHP) was established in 2010, a new report published today has revealed. In its latest impact report, the SEHP reported that empty homes officers helped owners to bring 1,875

Muir Timber Systems has started delivery of the timber kits for 49 new social homes in Leuchars.

Paisley Housing Association (PHA) chief executive Kathleen McCutcheon is to retire this month after 35 years in the social housing sector. Kathleen started with PHA in 2006 and has led a number of transformational changes including doubling staff numbers to cope with the diverse range of activities

Work to refurbish 78 former army HQ homes in Edinburgh is due to start.

Residential developments in Shawfair and Bishopton have been rescued from collapsed developer Stewart Milne to be successfully delivered by property developer Dundas Estates.

The Highland Council pays tribute to former councillor Val MacIver who sadly passed on Wednesday 17 July 2024. Val was elected as an independent councillor to serve the Ferindonald Ward in Ross and Cromarty Area of The Highland Council in 1995 and again in 2003 prior to which she was a Highland Regi

A total of 45 high quality new homes will help local people in housing need, following a project involving Persimmon East Scotland and East Lothian Council.

The Shetland Community-Led Local Development (CLLD) programme for 2024/25 is now open for bids from community-based projects. CLLD funding is provided by the Scottish Government, and administered by Shetland Islands Council on behalf of the Shetland Islands Local Action Group, which represents local

Community groups in Perth and Kinross will get a chance to bid for a share of £300,000 funding from the Community Investment Fund when it opens for applications next week. The Community Investment Fund was set up in 2018/19 to support community-led projects and since then, more than £2.4

Hillcrest's Ellengowan regeneration project has been lauded with a silver award in the Affordable Housing category at the Scottish Design Awards 2024.

Carolyn Hughes, the housing management director/depute CEO at Manor Estates Housing Association, has decided to retire after nineteen years and will be leaving the Association on 26th July 2024. Carolyn has made a huge positive contribution to social housing within Edinburgh over the years. Manor Es

Build-to-rent operator Get Living has sold its Glasgow development site to Galliard Apsley Partnership. The scheme has existing consent to build 821 rental homes and 681 purpose-built student accommodation units on the 7.5-acre site behind High Street rail station, which was the original location of

The level at which social landlords in England are failing to comply with the Housing Ombudsman’s Complaint Handling Failure Orders (CHFO) has reached the highest level ever recorded, the watchdog has found.

The North Motherwell community was alive with joy and celebration as the North Fest Family Day marked its triumphant launch, thanks to the dedication and hard work of local resident Lynn McFarlane and her team. It had been over 30 years since the last gala day and North Fest has created unforgettabl

Residents from all areas of Clydebank are being asked for their feedback on a new long-term plan for the town.