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Tenancy deposit protection scheme SafeDeposits Scotland has announced the addition of a further four CRMs to the growing list of providers integrated with its API. The new link ups are available for SafeDeposits’ letting agent customers via leading integration hub GlueDog.

Mactaggart & Mickel has marked the close of its 100th year by announcing it has reached its ambitious £100,000 fundraising target, achieved through the generosity of colleagues and supporters across the UK, together with significant contributions from The Mickel Fund and Mac Mic Foundation

New data from Housemark shows social landlords are reporting a sharp increase in emergency hazards, as providers tighten how they record and investigate cases under Awaab’s Law.

Blackwood Homes & Care has appointed Jenni Fairbairn as its new permanent director of finance & business services. Ms Fairbairn, currently working as a business specialist for South of Scotland Enterprise, and previously in senior finance roles at CHAS and Viewpoint Housing, will be joining

Rutherglen & Cambuslang Housing Association, Willowacre Trust and West of Scotland Housing Association are celebrating a new partnership between the organisations that will see support and advice provision for tenants expanded across their areas of operation via the new Advice in Accessible Set

A housing development on the north‑west edge of Kilmarnock is expected to move forward this week, with East Ayrshire Council planners recommending approval in principle for up to 206 new homes. The application, lodged by Hallam Land Management, covers a 10.4‑hectare grazing site at Buntonhill, F

Melville Housing Association has been recognised as one of the first organisations in Scotland to achieve the newly launched Flexible Workplace Accreditation - building on its trailblazing move to introduce a four-day working week for all staff, with no loss of pay.

Glasgow City Council has paved the way for a rundown building in Trongate to be demolished and replaced by almost 100 studios for students. Permission has been granted for a facade retention scheme at the B-listed building from 137-143 Trongate, which is set to be extended upwards, while 151 Trongat

A major new mixed‑use district accommodating up to 20,000 people is being proposed for Edinburgh BioQuarter, with plans now submitted to the city council.

East Dunbartonshire Council’s plans for a new housing development in Kirkintilloch have taken a step forward with unanimous approval from the planning board.

Gatehouse of Fleet has marked a major milestone in its long-running effort to tackle local housing pressures after completing a community buyout of the former Woodside Garage site.

A bid to build new homes on protected green belt land in Barrhead is expected to be rejected this week. Ramzan Properties is seeking permission in principle from East Renfrewshire Council to develop a site north‑east of Dubbs Road, opposite Cowan Park. The firm wants to deliver five “high‑

Winchburgh Marina will play host to accessible and affordable lessons in paddleboarding and kayaking for children and adults after organisations teamed together to subsidise active opportunities for the local community. Winchburgh Community Development Trust (WCDT) will deliver sessions in Scotland&

New evidence from Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) paints a stark picture of a housing system under severe strain, with rising numbers of people seeking help for homelessness, damp and mould, and unexpected housing costs.

Work has started to deliver 142 new homes in Hamilton.