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Average rents for two-bedroom properties have increased above inflation in ten out of 18 areas in Scotland compared with 2020, according to official figures from the Scottish Government.

Trade body Homes for Scotland (HFS) has bolstered its executive team with five new appointments. Reflecting the wide-ranging challenges facing its members, the new recruits comprise Liz Hamilton as head of local & regional planning, Richard Lewington as senior planning adviser and 

A new self-assessment tool has been launched by the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) to be used alongside the CIH professional standards.

Moray Council’s planning and regulatory services committee has approved planning applications for 48 homes in Hopeman and 25 affordable homes in Lhanbryde, with a further eight specialist supported housing units. The site to the west of Hopeman will include affordable housing and indications h

Warmworks Scotland has taken on its 100th staff member to support the business as it expands to help people across the country stay warmer in their homes, improve their energy efficiency and reduce fuel bills. New procurement manager Cassandra Mackie has been brought on board at a time of considerab

Tenants of Linstone Housing are being offered a helping hand to beat soaring energy bills. The housing association has launched a new service offering energy saving advice to tackle recent rises in fuel bills and has appointed its own community energy engager who is Angela Tyrrell.

A pop-up larder is helping older people pick up their groceries and meet their neighbours without leaving the comfort of their block of flats. GHA tenants at 415 Nitshill Road in the south side are benefiting from the new service which offers low-cost food to residents living in their multi-storey.

Councillor Norman Hampshire has been appointed leader of East Lothian Council. His appointment to the role was confirmed at yesterday's meeting full council meeting.

Stirling Council has been allocated over £100,000 funding to help those in social and private tenancies at risk of becoming homeless. The share of the Scottish Government’s new £10m Tenant Grant Fund will further help Stirling Council in preventing evictions that arise as a result

Glasgow City Council considered a Digital Housing Strategy for the city yesterday.

Help for households facing fuel poverty this winter has been launched in Dundee by the council through its Fuel Well 2 programme. The Fuel Well 2 Dundee Programme will support people on a low income whether they are in or out of work or those who are at risk of experiencing fuel poverty.

Council tenants across South Lanarkshire are being encouraged to take part in the rent-setting consultation for 2022-23. The consultation has started with an online forum and it is easy to join the discussion by taking part in an online survey.

People across North Lanarkshire benefitted from more than £30 million in additional benefit income during 2020/21. North Lanarkshire Council's Financial Inclusion Team (FIT) ensured the money went into the pockets of residents who often weren’t aware they were entitled to the benefits.

Glasgow City Council has unveiled a new four-point plan to inform the regeneration and development of its city centre.

Registered Social Landlords (RSLs) and local authorities saw an increase in their respective level of rent arrears, with an aggregate increase from 5.9% at the end of June 2021 to 6.2% at the end of September 2021, the Scottish Housing Regulator has found. There were also increases in the number of