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Reform of legislation relating to the private rented housing sector has been applauded by the Faculty of Advocates, although it has queried some aspects of the proposed changes. In a written submission to MSPs on the Private Housing (Tenancies) (Scotland) Bill, the Faculty said it was “undesirable

Glasgow is on course to have more than £8 million spent on payments to mitigate the ‘bedroom tax’ this year, according to official statistics. Latest figures from the Scottish Government show almost 20,000 households in the city have so far been allocated Discretionary Housing Payments (DHPs) m

John Swinney As George Osborne prepares to deliver the UK government’s Autumn Statement and Comprehensive Spending Review later today, deputy first minister John Swinney has renewed calls to the Chancellor to halt the programme of austerity and invest in infrastructure to help the economy.

Cath Park (right), Brenda Rutherford, and Brian Ramsay Staff at a Bield care home in Jedburgh have made strides towards securing an even brighter future for the residents they work with thanks to their fundraising efforts.

Imtiaz Ahmed ng homes home energy check advisor, Imtiaz Ahmed, has been working with tenants to assist them in saving money on their energy bills and providing tips in keeping their homes warm over the winter.

Shelter is calling on the British public to take part a slippers campaign in an effort to help the 100,000 children in Britain who will wake up homeless this Christmas. On Friday 4th December, businesses across the country can support Slippers for Shelter and help tackle homelessness in three simple

Caledonia Housing Association has appointed Urban Union as the developer on a project to provide over 200 new homes in Perth. The work, which forms the final phase of the Muirton Park regeneration scheme, will take place on the site adjacent to the former St Johnstone FC football ground.

Alistair Reid Alistair Reid has been appointed as the new development manager at TIS.

Drew Hendry Drew Hendry MP will lead a debate into fuel poverty today to highlight the millions of households in the UK that are unable to keep their home adequately heated.

View towards King's Crescent Ardmuir has submitted plans to build a 202 bed capacity student housing scheme at the site of a bus depot in Aberdeen.

Alex Orr There is no doubt that the planning system in Scotland is indeed of urgent reform.

Over the past year ng homes has partnered with Nourish Scotland to look at some of the wider issues around food in the community. The first community event was held in March and was attended by residents, members of voluntary and public organisations where they discussed and identified some action a

South Ayrshire Council is asking the public what they think about housing with a view to updating its Local Housing Strategy. The strategy, which will direct the council's housing policy for the next five years, influences all types of housing including council housing, private lets, owner-occupied

John Swinney Deputy first minister John Swinney has highlighted social housing as an area of concern as Chancellor George Osborne prepares to deliver his Autumn Statement later this week.

Michael Cameron The Scottish Housing Regulator has launched a new directory that will make it easier to find information about all social landlords.