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Members of the City of Edinburgh Council's Housing, Homelessness and Fair Work Committee have agreed to end the suspension of the council’s allocations policy as they heard of the positive progress being made in tackling Edinburgh’s housing emergency.

The Scottish private rented sector (PRS) continues to retain marked stability with minimal rental price movement across major markets as the deadline for the first market assessments by local authorities starts to come in to view, according to a new report from Citylets.

Elderpark Housing has completed 43 energy-efficient homes, delivering much-needed new housing in the Govan community it has served for over 50 years. Tenants have now begun to move into the properties in Nimmo Drive, created in two large buildings, which complement the existing and historic sandston

Investment in tackling fuel poverty generated more than £228 million in additional benefits for society in two years, a new study has found. Independent research by Social Value Lab highlights the wide-ranging impact of energy efficiency upgrades on the health, happiness and finances of househ

The Scottish Government has unveiled a series of measures to "modernise and simplify" the compulsory purchase system following a recent consultation.

Accessible housing design guidance will be updated for the first time in more than 25 years to ensure that the adaptability and usability of modern-day homes can be improved. Housing for Varying Needs, which was first published in 1998, provides design guidance to affordable housing providers and de

A world-first recycled glass solution has been approved for a new housing scheme in Scotland.

Early intervention and prevention services are helping improve outcomes for children, families and vulnerable households across Dumfries and Galloway, while work continues to address significant national pressures facing social work services, Dumfries and Galloway Council’s Social Work Service

Homes for Scotland (HFS) is calling on the Scottish Government to use its first Programme for Government (PFG) of the new parliamentary session to lay the foundations for sustained growth in housing delivery to end a deepening national emergency which is now in its third year. This follows provision

Plans to create more affordable homes, help prevent homelessness and bring empty properties back into use across Dumfries and Galloway are set to be considered by councillors next month.

Scottish households are facing a tough winter after Ofgem announced the energy price cap will rise again in October, charities have warned.

Fife Housing Group is celebrating the winners of its annual garden competition, recognising tenants whose creativity and hard work have transformed their outdoor spaces. The competition, which takes place each summer, celebrates the pride tenants take in their homes and communities. This year's entr

The University of Stirling has published a new paper which has highlighted the stress, grief and burnout faced by frontline workers as they deal with growing numbers of people experiencing homelessness.

Bield has been awarded another fully compliant TSA (TEC Services Association) Quality Standards Framework audit, recognising the high quality and effectiveness of its BR24 digital alarm monitoring service.

The Scottish Government has published the delivery plan for its Ending Destitution Together strategy, which aims to improve support for people with No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) living in Scotland. Launched in March 2021, the Ending Destitution Together (EDT) strategy was designed to prevent an