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Alex Rowley Scottish Labour’s pledge to build 60,000 new affordable homes over the course of the next parliament would support almost 50,000 jobs a year and help thousands of first-time buyers, the party has claimed.

Katy Dickson Housing minister Margaret Burgess has been urged to think again over a lack of grounds to provide homes for employees in the Private Housing (Tenancies) (Scotland) Bill.

Elderpark Housing Association has successfully retained the prestigious Gold Accreditation from Investors in People (IIP), the most successful framework for business improvement through people in the UK. The accomplishment represents a true commitment to employees and demonstrates a solid foundation

First minister Nicola Sturgeon with Brendan O’Hara MP and Association tenants Mr and Mrs Birnie A major milestone has been reached by an advice project run in partnership with Argyll Community Housing Association (ACHA).

A further 26 people have successfully completed the community development Activate courses supported by ng homes and delivered by the University of Glasgow. The main aim of Activate is to give local people who are active in their communities an opportunity to reflect on what they do and why they do

Homes of the future will need to be properly hard-wired as technology plays a greater role in looking after the health and wellbeing of owners, new research by the NHBC Foundation has found. The ‘Connected Home’ report identifies and examines the benefits of smart technologies which are transfor

Around 50 per cent of the homes inhabited by people aged over 65 in Scotland are under-occupied, according to new research. A report by Savills has concluded that 430,000 homes are bigger than required and unsuitable to meet the changing needs and lifestyle of an ageing population.

Property crowdfunding specialists Propnology have announced they are developing a new social enterprise platform aimed at helping first time buyers raise money towards a deposit for their first home. In much the same way as social enterprise websites have automated the fundraising process for charit

A charity race night is being held on Friday 4th March in aid of the nominated charities of Dunbritton Housing Association. The event will take place at the Vale of Leven Golf Club in Bonhill, Alexandria from 7.00pm until late.

In the first installment of this year's Homeless Spotlight feature, Ypeople, the trading name of YMCA Glasgow, showcases its ground breaking Pathways service in South Lanarkshire, which supports people with highly complex needs and is the first service in Scotland to be based on the principle of a p

Senior figures from across the housing sector have united in opposition to proposals in the UK Immigration Bill which they fear risk “significant harm” to “deeply vulnerable people”. The Scottish Association of Landlords, Shelter Scotland, Homeless Action Scotland and the Scottish Federation

Margaret Burgess MSPs yesterday agreed the general principles of the Private Housing (Tenancies) (Scotland) Bill during a Stage 1 debate in the Scottish Parliament.

Frontline services for Edinburgh’s vulnerable, older and younger residents will be prioritised in the City of Edinburgh Council’s 2016/17 budget which was unveiled yesterday as the authority attempts to address a £126 million budget shortfall over the next four years. The £950m budget, the fir

Union Street in Aberdeen A multi-million pound city deal to support more affordable homes in Aberdeen’s should be agreed as a matter of urgency, first minister Nicola Sturgeon has told prime minister David Cameron.

Demand for services at a homeless charity in Aberdeen has doubled over the past year due to the oil industry crisis. More than 5,000 people have relied on help from Aberdeen Cyrenians across the Grampian region over the past 12 months, particularly for food donations.