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New data has been published which highlights an increase of renters in the private sector who have been struggling to make ends meet throughout the pandemic, with concerns that this could lead to more rent arrears and even evictions after Covid-linked support is withdrawn.

South Ayrshire Council is looking for the public to have their say on its draft Housing Need and Demand Assessment (HNDA) 2021-2025. The document could influence housing developments, and how we respond to important issues such as homelessness, over the next five years.

Places for People has been shortlisted for three very prestigious Scottish Home Awards 2021. The Scottish Home Awards announced their shortlist in the 14th annual competition and three of Places for People’s developments in Scotland made the shortlist in the following categories:

Funding distribution from the Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA), an innovative community fund that has supported dozens of projects in Scotland, has hit a landmark total of £1 million. The fund was conceived by the SPA, which was created both by and for organisations that buy products a

West Lothian Council's Advice Shop supported over 4,000 local older people in the last year, helping them to access over £8.5 million of additional funds. Financial health checks helped local pensioners receive an average of over £2,100 of additional payments in Pension Credit and other

Student rent has increased almost 20% over the last year according to data released as part of the 2021 Royal Bank of Scotland Student Living Index. There has been a steep increase in student rent bringing the average monthly cost to £518, an increase of 18% from 2020.

Organisations across Scotland will share £21 million of funding from the Scottish Government over three years to advance human rights, promote equality and tackle discrimination. A total of 48 organisations – including five specialist human rights organisations – will benefit from

Proposals to deliver four new villages of around 1,200 homes on the north eastern edge of Glasgow have reached the planning stage. The plans by Capper Farm Enterprises is for land between Easterhouse and the M73 motorway, which has been designated as part of a Community Growth Area in the Glasgow Ci

Pentland Housing Association tenants are to be formally consulted on a proposed transfer of engagements to Cairn Housing Association.

Eildon Housing Association has been announced as a finalist at the prestigious Scottish Home Awards 2021 for the Social Housing Developer of the Year category. The Borders charity was declared a finalist after the judging panel assessed more than 130 entries in 18 categories received from 70 organis

A ten-year high in workload levels for builders in Scotland is being matched by steep increases in material prices and a growing struggle to secure labour causing a "perfect storm" for future building work, according to a trade body's survey. The latest State of Trade Survey from the Federation

CALA Homes (North) has received approval from Aberdeen City Council for the principal planning application for the third phase of its Craibstone Estate development.

A survey to determine the structure of a community buyout bid for a village once impacted by the Highland Clearances is a perfect indication of how far the Highlands and Islands have moved on since the time of Patrick Sellar more than 200 years ago, according to a local historian. Rosal in Stra

Mary Nelson, the former chairperson of Moray Fresh Start, has received her British Empire Medal for services to homeless people in Moray. Her award was announced in this year’s New Year’s Honours List. Moray’s Lord-Lieutenant, Major General Seymour Monro, conducted the investiture

An Edinburgh housing development operated by Bield has been awarded iPads to keep elderly customers connected with loved ones throughout the pandemic, thanks to a Scottish Government initiative. Castlebrae Glebe received 12 iPads from Connecting Scotland which is a project established in response to