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The Scottish Housing Regulator (SHR) has published a new report revealing that aggregate rent arrears have risen to 6.53% of rent due.  The latest quarterly dashboard report, covering the period 1 October 2021 to 31 December 2021, is designed to help the Scottish Government and social land

Twenty-nine struggling Midlothian households are better off to the tune of nearly £15,000 thanks to digital equipment and internet access sourced and distributed by Melville Housing Association. As well as 14 new iPads and 14 new Chromebooks, the £15k Connecting Scotland funding also pai

A new survey conducted by Homeless Action Scotland has revealed that 74.2% of people experiencing homelessness were advised that they would not be able to afford rent for homeless accommodation.  The organisation has published the results of a survey sent out to homelessness workers, support wo

Argyll Community Housing Association (ACHA) has this week installed two electric charging points at its offices in Oban and Helensburgh, with a further one being installed in Bowmore before the end of the month. The ACHA Group has 60 vans and trucks run by its repairs subsidiary Argyll Homes for All

Changes to help improve the planning application process and the service received by applicants have been announced by planning minister Tom Arthur. Following a consultation in 2019 that sought views on reviewing the planning performance and fee regime, planning fees will rise from 1 April 2022.

Plans to build flats in place of a former Aberdeen printworks have been recommended for conditional approval from councillors.

Planning permission has been granted for the first phase of a housing development on the outskirts of Inverness.

A new residential development is being proposed at Fort Kinnaird, Edinburgh.

Urban Union has opened a new free to use community space featuring a gallery and exhibition area at 166 Gorbals Street, a Glasgow landmark and one of the last remaining historic buildings in the Gorbals. Built in 1900 and designed by architect James Salmon, the Grade A-listed building was once home

Finance secretary Kate Forbes has confirmed a £290 million package of support to help people affected by the soaring cost of living, including council tax rebates to eligible households. During the Stage 3 debate of the 2022-2023 Scottish Budget Bill in the Scottish Parliament yesterday, Ms Fo

Allanwater Homes has submitted a formal proposal for a housing development on Bridge of Allan greenbelt.

A report recently published by the Accounts Commission on the issues facing local authority housing benefit services across Scotland has demonstrated the good work taking place in West Lothian to help some of its most vulnerable residents. The report highlighted the unprecedented challenges and addi

Over £16 million will be invested in Clackmannanshire's Council housing during the forthcoming financial year, as the council agreed a 3.1% rent increase. The council revealed that the rent rise of 3.1% for 2022/23 will also apply to garages.

Angus Council has approved plans for eight new homes in the village of Monikie.

Ullapool Community Trust (UCT) is launching a survey to inform what housing is needed now and into the future. In partnership with the Communities Housing Trust, UCT is currently seeking to identify possible sites for housing in the Ullapool, Lochbroom and Dundonnell areas. The survey results will h