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A coalition of housing and anti-poverty organisations has criticised Housing Minister Paul McLennan's statement, delivered at Holyrood. Yesterday the coalition, which includes members of the Scottish Government’s own Housing to 2040 strategic board, warned that it had no confidence existing st

The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has expanded its board membership criteria following approval from members at a special general meeting. The June meeting approved five changes, with immediate effect, to SFHA’s articles of association, including an increase in the nu

ESPC has announced that it will dedicate its charity fundraising efforts to the Scottish youth homelessness charity Rock Trust for its 2024/25 business year. Rock Trust aims to end youth homelessness in Scotland by ensuring that every young person can access specific services to assist them in avoid

Two Fife charities helping to improve the quality of life for families living in the region have been named as the most-recent recipients of Barratt Developments’ Community Fund.

Homebuilder Miller Homes is poised to launch a new 152-home development, including 39 affordable homes, to a residential area just south of the capital. The development features a variety of two- to four-bedroom properties, including apartments, townhouses, and family homes, all equipped with solar

The Scottish Government has reopened applications for a scheme to help first-time buyers and certain priority groups step on to the property ladder.

Rural housing providers in Scotland have called for urgent action amid a "rapidly closing" window of opportunity to restore confidence in the sector that could help thousands of people to secure homes. Scottish Land & Estates, whose members provide around 13,000 affordable homes for rent in rura

A coalition of housing and anti-poverty organisations has called on the Scottish Government to "change course" ahead of a ministerial statement on the housing emergency at Holyrood later today.

The Scottish Housing Regulator has released updated advisory guidance to support social landlords. The refreshed business planning advisory guidance retains the key principles of the previous guidance but reflects the significant challenges in the current operating environment for social landlords.

Residents of Newtongrange’s Lothian Terrace proved community spirit is still alive and well as they marked 100 years since their homes were built with a good old-fashioned street party.

Architectural practice Bracewell Stirling Consulting has won the ‘Excellence in Accessibility & Inclusion’ award at the 2024 Scottish Home Awards.

House prices in Scotland rose by 4.5% in the 12 months to April 2024, reaching an average of £190,000, according to the Registers of Scotland.

Fotheringham Homes have been crowned Scotland’s Small House Builder of the Year at the 17th Annual Scottish Home Awards, with three award wins. The Scottish Home Awards, sponsored by Ross and Liddell, aims to shine a spotlight on the nation’s top house builders.

Scottish Government plans to address cuts to affordable rented housing through private investment are in danger of destabilising Scotland’s social housing, the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has warned. During her opening speech at SFHA’s Annual Conference in Glasgow,

Springfield Partnerships, the affordable housing arm of the Springfield Group, has agreed a contract worth £8.2 million with Grampian Housing Association for the delivery of 42 high quality affordable homes in Moray.