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House prices in Scotland continued to rise, but at a slightly slower rate than was seen previously, according to the September Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Residential Market Survey.  A net balance of 28% of surveyors in Scotland report that prices rose in the latest report,

A Glasgow homeless night shelter has been refused planning permission after councillors narrowly voted to reject an appeal, though the facility will be allowed to continue operating temporarily while a new application is prepared. Homeless Project Scotland (HPS), which runs the Glassford Street shel

When residents of The Salvation Army’s Strathmore Lodge Lifehouse in Dundee took to the streets in 2024 with cameras, they revealed hidden talent and hidden places.

Hundreds of social housing tenants across Scotland will soon be living in warmer, more comfortable homes following successful funding bids supported by Changeworks, a social enterprise that provides retrofit and energy advice services. A total of £2.6 million of funding was secured for Midloth

Citizens across West Dunbartonshire can now benefit from a streamlined process when applying for social housing.

CIH Scotland has appointed four new experienced housing professionals to its board, as two long-serving members step down. Joining the board are Ruth Robin, unit head (transformational change) at Healthcare Improvement Scotland; Laura Harris, housing need strategy manager at West Lothian Council; Lo

Stirling Council has appointed Brian Roberts as its new chief executive. Brian Roberts, who has been serving as interim chief executive, will take on the role following over 30 years of experience at Stirling Council, bringing an exceptional depth of knowledge and dedication to the council and to St

The delivery of Longniddry South in East Lothian and a sustainable building pioneer have been recognised at the Helping It Happen Awards 2025. Organised by Scottish Land and Estates, the annual awards celebrate the individuals, businesses and community projects driving innovation, sustainability and

North Ayrshire’s welfare rights and money advice service has helped boost residents’ income by more than £27 million in the last year. The council's Money Smart team helps individuals and families with their finances, by ensuring they are able to access and maximise benefits and of

Tenant participation across the North Lanarkshire area has grown year on year, according to North Lanarkshire Council.

A record £99 million will be invested in Discretionary Housing Payments (DHPs) this financial year to help thousands of households struggling to afford housing costs in Scotland. During Challenge Poverty Week, housing secretary Màiri McAllan highlighted the payments as a "lifeline" for

A manufacturer of cavity barriers, closers, and insulation products has urged private and social landlords to recognise the seriousness of damp and mould in homes before the Housing (Scotland) Bill becomes law. The Housing Bill, approved by the Scottish Parliament on 30 September 2025, is now on its

With more people living longer and needing more complex care, East Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) is stepping up to redesign how care is delivered, making sure services stay high-quality, sustainable, and focused on what matters most to residents.

Land reform campaigners and community landowners have called for a £25 million annual fund to maintain Scotland’s world-beating progress towards community ownership of land and buildings. Such is the demand for community ownership across Scotland, this year the Scottish Land Fund (SLF) &

A new report highlights that progress continues to be made to tackle child poverty in Argyll and Bute but makes clear the need for further action in the coming years. The Argyll and Bute Child Poverty Action Plan Review 2024-2025 is a review of the Child Poverty Action Plan first published in 2019.&