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Michael Cameron The Scottish Housing Regulator has published a summary of its work plan for 2016/17, which will see the organisation focus on its three priorities of good services, financial health and good governance.

Caryn Innes Care and housing provider Bield has appointed Caryn Innes as its new head of development.

A private landlord who kept almost £7,000 of deposits has been barred from renting properties. Shaban Rehman, who operated Better Homes Glasgow, was struck off the Private Landlord's Register by Glasgow City Council after he was found to be no longer a fit and proper person to be a landlord or agen

Weslo employees, Arthur Davren (joiner), Linda Gibson and Pamela Menzies (housing officers) enjoy the atmosphere at the Gala Dinner Weslo Housing Management has been named as one of the UK’s Best Workplaces at a gala dinner in London on 27 April.

Adam Lang By Adam Lang, head of communications and policy at Shelter Scotland

Average private rents in Scotland are rising faster than anywhere else in the UK, according to new figures. Figures from Homelet’s Rental Index show the average private rent in Scotland rose 11.4 per cent from the 12 months since April last year and the average cost is more than £700 a month.

Alison Scott (left) and Helen Donald cut the birthday cake A sheltered housing complex in Maryhill has celebrated its 25th birthday with a party to mark the quarter century.

An eight-week consultation has been launched by Moray Council on revised guidance to private developers on accessible housing for the elderly and disabled. Once approved, the document will form part of the current Moray Local Development Plan.

Alastair Cameron cuts the ribbon on Moray Fresh Start’s new distribution centre, watched by (l-r) Chris Emson, Mary Nelson and Cath Green from the MFS committee Alastair Cameron, chief executive of Scottish Churches Housing Action, comments after opening a new distribution centre for Moray Fresh S

How George Square will look during the Homeless World Cup A project which provides pop up spaces for LGBTI people to engage with and celebrate sport is to make a return to Glasgow during this year’s Homeless World Cup.

The Planning Board of East Dunbartonshire Council has reiterated its call for a planning inquiry to be held to determine an appeal against refused permission to build 140 homes on greenbelt near Torrance. The council has spoken out against the Scottish Government's decision to call in the appeal by

Link Group Ltd has recently completed the £2.5 million comprehensive refurbishment of properties at Buccleuch Street, Glasgow.

Artist’s impression of the new homes at Mollins Gate, Moodiesburn Link Group Ltd and developer Lovell have announced a £6 million project to create 55 high-quality affordable and open market homes in Moodiesburn, North Lanarkshire.

West Lothian Council has been named as one of the UK's top three local authorities at the highly prestigious UK Housing Awards 2016, organised by the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) and Inside Housing magazine. West Lothian Council was shortlisted in two categories for the awards, which recogni

An Argyll and Bute housing support project has praised a pioneering initiative which they say allows the service to support young people to a healthier and more independent life.