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COSLA has called for urgent, coordinated action to address the increasingly complex and deeply rooted population challenges faced by Scottish councils. The first in a series of white papers to be published in advance of the 2026 Scottish Parliament election, Working Towards Achieving a More Balanced

Shelter Scotland has said it is "heartbroken" to have lost one of its shops after it was destroyed in a major fire in Glasgow city centre. The housing and homelessness charity's vital hub was among the businesses impacted by the Union Street inferno.

Building and construction firm The JR Group has officially handed over 31 new homes at the former Royal Hospital for Sick Children site in Edinburgh to Home Group Scotland.

Construction of 109 new low carbon homes and 10,000 sq. ft. of commercial space in the heart of Glasgow’s city centre will begin later this year following the purchase of the site at 69-97 Ingram Street by regeneration specialist Artisan Real Estate.

Peel Waters has officially commenced infrastructure works at Yorkhill Quay, marking the next significant milestone in delivering one of Glasgow’s most transformational waterside regeneration projects in recent years.

Campion Homes has secured a place on the City of Edinburgh Council’s New Build Housing Framework, opening the door to delivering small‑scale social housing developments across the capital. 

Share will host an event this March aimed at empowering the next generation of housing professionals on their career journeys.

Student accommodation developer Alumno and international private equity real estate firm Henderson Park have commenced construction of a new £20 million purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) residence at Jock’s Lodge in Edinburgh. The accommodation will comprise a mix of cluster apa

Waverley Housing has appointed two new senior members of staff, strengthening its leadership team as the organisation continues to deliver homes and services across the Scottish Borders. Barry Lees will join Waverley Housing as depute chief executive, while Charlotte Gray has been appointed assistan

A mum-of-two has told of the ‘huge difference’ moving to a new council home in Clydebank has made to her family.

New Gorbals Housing Association (NGHA) hosted a special appreciation lunch last week to mark International Women’s Day 2026. The event was held as a thank you, giving gratitude to the many female volunteers who work with the Association across various groups and disciplines.

Up to 2,400 women and their children could be supported to escape abusive relationships, following the announcement of increased funding for emergency financial support.

Chartered surveyor and property consultant Graham + Sibbald has continued its expansion plans with the acquisition of JMP Construction and Property Consultants and its sister company SID Asset Management. The acquisition follows the purchase of Aitchison Raffety in September 2025, creating a combine

Thenue Housing’s trail-blazing volunteer project has stepped up a gear with a successful litter pick at a popular green space in Calton. The event is the latest in a series of volunteering opportunities being rolled out by the housing association.

Albyn Housing Society has received a £10 million funding package as part of more than £2.5 billion of new finance being made available to businesses across Scotland in 2026, helping them grow, invest and create new jobs. The housing association has begun work on the first 125 homes