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The announcement of a programme of 50,000 affordable homes over five years is an indication that housing investment is a greater priority than at any other point in the lifetime of the Scottish Parliament, and possibly for a generation, according to the Glasgow and West of Scotland Forum of Housing

By Adam Balfour Election fever is nearly upon us again and it will soon be time for the Scottish electorate to debate the direction of its next government. At Shelter Scotland we think politicians’ attention should be set squarely on housing.

Preliminary plans have been unveiled to expand a Fife village by 900 new homes. I&H Brown wants to build the major housing development to the south-west of Kelty and east of the M90.

East Dunbartonshire Council has carried out its biggest ever survey of its houses to find out how many of the authority’s homes complied with Scottish Housing Quality Standards (SHQS). The SHQS requires homes to be energy efficient, healthy, safe and secure, free from disrepair, of a tolerable sta

Plans have been approved for a 19 storey student residential tower in Glasgow’s Cathedral Street. The existing retail store at 355 Cathedral Street, currently owned by Forrest Furnishing, will be demolished to make way for the 368-bed development.

Concept view of proposed development from across Gallowgate Plans have been submitted to develop a C-listed granite building in Aberdeen city centre into student accommodation.

Rev Dr Martin Johnstone Representatives from poverty organisations and charities will convene today to investigate food poverty and possible solutions to Scotland’s increasing reliance on foodbanks.

Picnics have proved popular with people of all ages across North Glasgow over the last few weeks of summer with sheltered housing residents and school children all joining in the fun. The ng homes events revolved around the One Planet Picnic initiative run by the independent environmental charity Ke

Overall winner Mr Rundell receives his winning shield from Alasdair McKee The power of flowers has been helping to transform homes across three Glasgow communities as Glen Oaks Housing Association celebrated another triumphant year for its keenly-contested Annual Garden and Balcony Competition.

John Swinney MSP Deputy first minister John Swinney has conceded that the Scottish Government may not be in a position to afford to reverse all of the welfare cuts being imposed by Chancellor George Osborne.

Plans have been submitted for 300 new homes in Carnoustie. If approved, the development will see a mix of affordable, private and retirement homes built on farmland west of Carlogie Road.

Assistant neighbourhood housing manager Tracy Hamill pledges support to Hate Crime Awareness Week at the campaign launch in Glasgow Central Station Queens Cross Housing Association has pledged its support to Hate Crime Awareness Week this week.

Karen Buck MP Private renters living in squalid conditions could get the ability to sue their landlord if MPs approve a Private Member’s Bill today.

A team of British architects have been recognised by the Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) after years of research into poor indoor air quality in modern homes. Dr Stirling Howieson, University of Strathclyde; Dr Tim Sharpe, Mackintosh Environmental Architecture Research Uni

(from left) David Smith, Jamie Tait and Stuart Reid Ayrshire Housing has joined with Prestwick based Ashleigh Building to provide new tops for Ayr’s Wallacetoun Amateurs.