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CCG (Scotland) gained three accolades at this year’s Scottish Home Awards on 18 June 2026, including being named as the inaugural winner of ‘Affordable Housebuilder of the Year.' This accolade reflects on its ongoing delivery of affordable homes at scale alongside its response to the nee

A Govan resident who is helping to transform local streets has been commended on a national level, with Govan Housing Group celebrating his success at the TPAS Scotland 2026 National Good Practice Awards. The resident, David Wright, was selected as the runner-up for the ‘Alan Ferguson Tenant o

Longniddry has been named Housing Development of the Year (Large Private Sale) For the Scottish Home Awards 2026. The development in East Lothian, which has been delivered by Cruden Homes and Places for People was commended for its place-making, design and its input towards developing a new communit

The annual CIH Scotland Housing Awards, sponsored by Aico, are now open for entries, recognising the creativity, passion and innovation of the individuals, organisations and projects that have made a difference to tenants, customers and communities throughout the year.

Activity designed to address Argyll and Bute’s housing emergency, which is already delivering tangible results and unlocking future housing supply, has been highlighted in a new report. Since the Housing Emergency was declared in June 2023, sustained partnership working has enhanced action acr

Ark Housing Association has been named winner of the Regional Small-Scale Project (<£250k) of the Year at the Scotland Energy Efficiency Awards 2026, in recognition of its impactful Bracken Road retrofit project in Portlethen, Aberdeenshire.

Scotland’s Housing Network (SHN) has published its latest Charter Data Insights 2025/26 report, providing a high-level overview of performance across Scotland’s social housing sector. SHN released the 2025/26 Charter performance dataset on 3 June 2026, within 72 hours of the deadline for

Housebuilder Avant Homes has completed its first private rented sector (PRS) transaction in Scotland after agreeing a £10.8 million deal with Thriving Investments, marking a further acquisition for the New Avenue Living fund.

Moray Council is consulting on updated housing policies covering estate management, pets and home alterations.

North-east businesses are set to share more than £32 million of construction work under plans for a new housing development in Aberdeenshire.

Cullross has submitted a major planning application to the City of Edinburgh Council to deliver 212 new homes at Western Harbour. 

Share has announced the first keynote speakers for their 2026 Inspiring Leadership Conference, with Lee Eldridge, Lisa Marshall and James Fleming confirmed for this year's programme. Taking place on Wednesday 19th August, the conference will bring together housing professionals from across Scotland

Fife Council's Planning, Climate & Sustainability Service has achieved national recognition at the Royal Town Planning Institute Scotland's national planning awards this week.

Audrey Flannagan, vice chair of Govanhill Housing Association’s management committee, has been awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) in the King’s Birthday Honours 2026 for outstanding service to the community.  The honour recognises Audrey’s long‑standing commitment to imp

Shelter Scotland has published findings from an independent anti-racist review of its services in Glasgow. Most participants reported positive experiences, with 92% saying they were satisfied or very satisfied with their experiences with the charity. Key themes outlined in the review were the suppor