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The number of new homes started in the third quarter of this year fell 5% across Scotland, according to new figures from the National House Building Council (NHBC), which warned the industry is at a “critical point”.

Thenue Housing has stepped up its efforts to tackle domestic abuse in an unprecedented show of support for its tenants. The Association has successfully implemented a new Domestic Abuse Policy, strengthening its commitment to supporting tenants – both men and women - affected by domestic abuse

Three community groups in East Lammermuir have been awarded more than £110,000 to create warmer homes and improve the natural environment around the area, thanks to the latest round of funding from the Neart na Gaoithe (NnG) Offshore Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund. Lothian Heat Community Int

Arden Property Management has been named Scotland’s top letting agency, taking home Gold at the national ESTAS Awards for Best Letting Agent in Scotland, as voted for by both landlords and tenants, alongside the Best in County title for Edinburgh. As the female-led business celebrates its 20th

Govan Housing Group has appointed experienced social housing leader Allan Murphy as its new chair. Allan brings decades of leadership experience and deep sectoral knowledge to the role, having spent much of his professional career advocating for high-quality housing and community regeneration across

Homeless Network Scotland has called on National Records of Scotland (NRS) to think again about a proposal to publish its homeless deaths statistics every two years instead of annually.

Lar Housing Trust has strengthened and refreshed its board with the appointment of two highly experienced trustees. Rachel Doyle, who has an extensive track record in senior roles in the health and social care sector, and Alan Somerville, widely recognised for his expertise in the UK’s sustain

The Scottish Housing Summit has wrapped up to widespread praise from delegates, with busy sessions, packed exhibition aisles and conversations that ran well beyond the scheduled programme.

Dundee council house tenants could be consulted on proposed rent increases of 7%, 8% or 9% if councillors back the move next week. Members of the local authority's Neighbourhood, Housing and Communities Committee are being asked to approve discussions with tenants on proposed annual increases rangin

Glasgow Cathedral will this year shine the spotlight on the inspiring work of the homelessness charity Social Bite with its Annual Charity Concert. Sponsored by philanthropic organisation The Watson Foundation, the event on October 29 promises to be an unmissable evening of music and song.

Govanhill Housing Association marked Challenge Poverty Week with a week of practical support, activities and opportunities for local people to come together. The programme offered a mix of employability support, family activities, free clothing and household items, community information and practica

Oregon Timber Frame has donated £1,500 to provide invaluable experiences to some of the Borders' most vulnerable people. The timber frame manufacturer is headquartered in Selkirk and operates as part of Barratt Redrow, and made the donation to Border Holiday Group SCIO (BHG) through its C

Plans to survey all of Dundee City Council’s housing stock will be considered by councillors next week. A tender to survey 100% of the council’s 12,645 social housing properties and the external and internal structures (including common parts) is to go before the Neighbourhood, Housing a

Thousands of vulnerable households across England, Scotland and Wales will benefit from trusted local support to help them manage energy costs and stay safe and warm, as energy networks expand a successful community programme.

Govanhill Housing Association has announced Collette Miller as its new director of people & corporate Services, effective from November.  Miller has over 15 years of experience in the social housing sector. As a partner in Harper Macleod's Public Sector & Housing Team, Miller has advise