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A new analysis has outlined the scale of the challenges facing independent living in Scotland, with a major policy paper highlighting the urgent need for reform across housing, care and support to enable disabled people to live full, independent lives. Figures reveal that more than 40,000 disab

After taking up the role of Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) president at CIH’s annual general meeting on 10 October, Julie Haydon has unveiled her presidential campaign, 'Rooted in Resilience'. Over the next year, Julie's campaign will highlight the importance of developing a resilient mi

McTaggart Construction has completed and handed over the first 57 mid-market rent homes at its 136-home development in partnership with Swan Group at Royston Road, Glasgow. The first residents have now moved into their new homes, creating the foundation of what will become a thriving community.

A webinar co-hosted by the National House-Building Council (NHBC) and the Association for Rental Living (ARL) has examined the processes and challenges associated with brownfield site development.

An award-winning Aberdeen social housing project has highlighted how offsite timber can help the construction sector meet the UK's ambitious affordable housing targets.

A £38 million purpose-built student accommodation scheme at 292 St Vincent Street, Glasgow, has officially topped out, marking a major milestone in the delivery of 321 studio apartments in the city centre. St Vincent Studios is being delivered by GRAHAM, on behalf of Artisan Real Estate and Ho

Share, the learning and development organisation for the Scottish housing sector, held its annual general meeting and board meeting on Thursday 9 October, during which it shared key updates and announced changes to its board of directors. At the meeting, board member Susan Bell stepped down. Susan p

A group of fundraisers from across Scotland have returned after raising more than £44k for Childline by completing a gruelling 50km trek along the Great Wall of China.  The group of 14 fundraisers, who dubbed themselves the “Tartan Trailblazers,” walked 10km a day for five con

Campion Homes has begun construction on three major affordable housing developments for Fife Council in Dunfermline and Inverkeithing. The sites, Evershed Drive and Elgin Street in Dunfermline, and Fraser Avenue Phase 3 in Inverkeithing, will collectively deliver 128 new homes, including specialist

One in four people in Scotland (25%) has either been homeless themselves or had a close friend or family member who has been homeless, new polling from Ipsos has found.

Milnbank Housing Association celebrated its 50th anniversary at its recent Annual General Meeting (AGM), which was attended by nearly 90 shareholders.

Holmes Miller has acquired Coltart Earley Architecture (CEA), the Glasgow-based architectural practice founded in 1990 by Bill Coltart and Stewart Earley. The deal is set to strengthen Holmes Miller's presence in Scotland's social and affordable housing sector, in which CEA has delivered high-qualit

Fife Council has agreed to buy eight new-build bungalows at Queen's Meadow, Coaltown of Balgonie as part of its Affordable Homes programme. The move was agreed by councillors at a meeting of the cabinet committee on 9 October, subject to consultation with ward councillors. It's a further commitment

Places for People (PfP) Scotland has appointed Moira Sibbald as the new chair of its board, taking over from Pamela Scott who has served her maximum term in the role.  Moira joined the PfP Scotland board in February 2021 and brings a wealth of experience across multiple sectors to her new leade

Grampian Housing Association recently celebrated its 50th anniversary at a stakeholder event attended by past and present board members and staff, as well as partners, consultants, contractors, funders and charities. The gathering served as a moment to reflect on the organisation's significant achie