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Scotland's fight against homelessness is being revolutionised by the unique insights of those who have experienced it firsthand, a report into its first three years has shown.

The Scottish Government is holding discussions with key Build to Rent (BTR) investors in London to discuss the Scottish rental housing market and reform proposals. The meeting was facilitated by property firm Rettie & Co at the request of Minister for Housing Paul McLennan.

UK housebuilder Bellway has said it expects to complete a third fewer homes this year than last year as a result of falling customer demand amid mortgage affordability constraints. Bellway is targeting to deliver completions of around 7,500 homes in this financial year, down from 10,945 homes in the

Muir Homes has successfully appealed the planning decision for 35 high quality homes at a vacant brownfield site at Dalgety Bay. The Scottish Government’s reporter accepted the appeal and planning permission will be granted subject to a signed legal agreement with Fife Council to provide the d

Trust has succeeded in gaining additional funding to support its customers, adding to its initiatives offering cost of living support to customers. The social landlord and housing provider has successfully secured £120,000 grant funding from the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFH

The number of properties advertised for sale is up nearly 50% in parts of Scotland over the last year according to DJ Alexander Ltd. The property firm found that the number of properties advertised for sale in the period between October 2022 and October 2023 has increased by 47% in Edinburgh; is up

Hillcrest has scooped an award for its Upper Dens Mill development and a commendation for its Ellengowan regeneration at the highly regarded Dundee Civic Trust's 50th Anniversary Awards - the first to take place since 2019 after being halted by Covid.

A Scottish community has defied the odds and secured capital funding to build the first 100% community-owned onshore wind turbine that will operate commercially, without the benefit of government price support mechanisms.

Views are sought on the Buildings at Risk Register - a tool that seeks to identify and secure a sustainable future for buildings at risk in Scotland. The Buildings at Risk Register (BARR) is maintained by Historic Environment Scotland (HES) and provides information on historic buildings at risk. The

The annual Park Homes Warm Home Discount Scheme run by Charis is now open. Permanent park home residents across England, Scotland and Wales who do not have a direct account with their energy supplier can apply for a £150 payment to help towards their energy costs. The Charis Park Homes Warm Ho

A new initiative will see Falkirk Council’s welfare advisers give out free money advice at local health centres. The Welfare Advice and Health Partnerships project aims to improve the health and wellbeing of citizens while freeing up the time of medical practitioners, by embedding expert advic

The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has welcomed the Scottish Government's Rural and Islands Housing Action Plan but signals more support is urgently needed The Scottish Government have published the new Rural and Islands Housing Action Plan which will support their commitmen

Harbour Homes’ Sheltered Housing Team has received a five-star certificate of nomination from Age Scotland’s Services for Older People Awards. The awards recognise the hard work and dedication of individuals, groups and organisations who make a positive difference to the lives of older p

What is the role of a Chair? According to several business institutes, the role of the Chair is a variation of “ensuring the board is effective in setting strategy of the organisation”. Sitting behind this rather vague and high-level ideal is many different layers or “hats”.

West Lothian Council has advised tenants to be aware of service disruption as a result of industrial action taking place on certain days during October. Tenants are advised that only emergency housing repairs will be carried out by the building services housing repairs department on the following da