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HACT has launched a new report that addresses the growing demand for housing associations to demonstrate the value of community spaces as vital hubs for resident engagement, service delivery and social support. Community Benefits: A Framework to Capture the Impact of Community Spaces has been publis

Five ‘Fuel Poverty Heroes’ were honoured for their work in helping thousands of people around the country out of debt and working to make their homes warmer. Fuel poverty campaigners Energy Action Scotland presented the awards at their annual conference in Glasgow.

A planning application to build short-term let apartments on derelict land in Dunfermline city centre has been lodged with Fife Council.

Scotland’s landlords have the right to make a “return” on their investment, housing minister Paul McLennan has confirmed.  The minister outlined his position during a question-and-answer session at Scottish Letting Day, the annual conference of the Scottish Association of Land

The Scottish Government has been accused of presiding over “disgraceful” waits in temporary housing after figures revealed people are waiting years for a permanent home.

Scotland’s Build to Rent market is “stuck in the pipeline” with an estimated 14,000 new homes held up in the pre-planning or planning stage and at increased risk of not being delivered, property firm Rettie has revealed. In its latest report on the sector, Dr John Boyle, direc

A planning application has been formally submitted on behalf of West of Scotland Housing Association and Connect Modular for the construction of 33 new affordable homes on Allander Street in Cowlairs.

Local people in Castlemilk are doing their bit for the circular economy by upcycling old fabric and furniture. The Sew Fabulous group teaches local people new skills in how to turn old fabric, that would otherwise end up in landfill, into items like Bags for Life; purses; draft excluders; soft home

Secure Trust Bank (STB) Real Estate Finance has provided Edmond de Rothschild Real Estate Investment Management (REIM) with a £13.7 million loan to regenerate Stead’s Place into a build-to-rent development in Edinburgh. Located near the foot of Leith Walk, Stead’s Place is a collec

Council house tenants in North Ayrshire are being urged to have their say on proposed rent levels for next year.

Caledonia Housing Association (CHA) has handed over the keys to all 30 homes to tenants at its Coldside Road development in Dundee.

Dundee’s first sheltered housing complex built specifically to meet the needs of the city’s Chinese community has celebrated its 30th anniversary.

While much of rural Scotland struggles with the affordable housing crisis, a community-led project is overcoming the critical problem on the Island of Colonsay, Argyll.

Ore Valley Housing Association secured the prestigious National Gold Award at the recent International Green Apple Environment Awards 2024 in the ‘Property and Estate Management: Regeneration’ category. Held at Kensington Palace in London on November 18th, OVHA won top prize for its rede

The Dumfries and Galloway Life Awards 2024 celebrated the region’s inspiring young people on November 8, with Beth Wright-Hall named this year’s Young Community Champion.  Sponsored by Cunninghame Housing Association, this award honours young people making a positive impact in their