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South Ayrshire Council has unveiled a three year plan to improve existing housing properties and land, with a below inflation annual rent increase continued to help manage costs. Under the plan, £2.3 million will be invested in double glazing replacements to improve energy efficiency at 500 homes;

The Scottish Housing Regulator has published updated versions of its technical guidance for landlords for both the Energy Efficient Standard for Social Housing (EESSH) and the Scottish Social Housing Charter. The revised EESSH technical guidance reflects the Scottish Government’s updated guidance

Peter Reekie The Board of the Scottish Futures Trust (SFT) has appointed Peter Reekie as the company’s new chief executive.

A final report on the findings of an Incident Management Team set up by NHS Lothian after elevated carbon dioxide levels (CO2) were found in homes in Gorebridge has been considered by Midlothian Council. The team was established to investigate ill health cases affecting residents of a recently built

National Theatre director Beth Morton with Kerr Doctor (left) and Cale Murphy Budding theatre stars took centre stage as they got an exclusive behind the scenes peek at the inner workings of the National Theatre of Scotland.

Kind-hearted staff from Grampian Housing Association (GHA) have donated £200 and shopping essentials worth more than £130 as part of the organisation’s efforts to help local children and families in need this Christmas. Cash for presents has been donated to Cash for Kids’ Mission Christmas App

David Knight, Avant Homes Scotland managing director Stirling-based homebuilder Avant Homes has been granted planning permission to build 121 new homes for a £35.2 million development in Dargavel Village in Bishopton, Renfrewshire.

An aerial view of the Kingdom Park development site in Kirkcaldy Fife Council has given the green light to public art plans that will pave the way for new housing developments in Kirkcaldy and Glenrothes, The Courier has reported.

The Wise Group and McTaggart Group have agreed an official employability partnership which has resulted in full time jobs for four young people from one of Glasgow’s most disadvantaged areas. The partnership was launched in October this year, the first site being McTaggart’s Ashfield Street, whe

Tower blocks in Motherwell Every single tower block in North Lanarkshire could be pulled down under new plans being considered by Scotland's biggest council landlord.

The Scottish Government has unveiled more information regarding the affordable housing investment announced in the draft Budget by finance secretary Derek Mackay. In 2018/19, more than £756 million will be made available through the Affordable Housing Supply Programme – 28% higher than the previo

Legislation to set up a Scottish social security agency passed its first hurdle at the Scottish Parliament yesterday as MSPs unanimously agreed the general principles of the Social Security (Scotland) Bill. During the debate, cross party consensus was given for an additional principle in the Bill re

Much-needed new homes are being held up in the planning system because local authorities are increasing the expectations on developers to deliver infrastructure solutions such as new local schools, according to Homes for Scotland. In evidence provided to the Scottish Parliament’s education & s

A total of 41 homes in Galashiels and Innerleithen are to be sold to Eildon Housing to ensure they remain available for affordable rent. The 21 houses and flats at Chris Paterson Place in Galashiels, and 20 flats at James Hogg Court in Innerleithen were developed by Tweed Property Leasing and acquir

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQfveSBtsoU With new branding coming in early 2018, a new website by Easter and the beginning of work on new offices and 82 homes for rent in the summer, next year promises to be very exciting for Elderpark Housing Association.