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Housing Studies Association chair Phil Brown introduces its new website and sets out the Association's plans for the coming years. There is a new website for the Housing Studies Association. The impact of this website should not only be immediately visible but it should also significantly enhance ho

Work is set to get underway over the coming months to transform the former Anniesland Jobcentre site into 48 flats, all for private sale.

People development organisation Remarkable has appointed six new non-executive board members to steer its strategic decision making and support the effective operation of the business. Charles Quinn chair, Bonnie Clarke CEO, David Hicks, Gillian Frame, Simon Lidington and Russell Dalgliesh

Regeneration specialist Urban Union has been wholly acquired by construction, infrastructure and support services businesses Robertson Group. Established as a 50/50 joint venture in 2011 by Robertson Group and McTaggart Construction, Urban Union was created in response to a substantial Town Centre R

Port of Leith Housing Association has won the Housing Provider of the Year award and came 9th in the Top 100 Index for its commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion as an employer. The National Centre for Diversity (NCFD) Grand Awards celebrate the best organisations to demonstrate the FREDIE

The final phase of Berwickshire Housing Association’s new Todlaw development in Duns has now been completed creating another 27 affordable energy-efficient homes. Millar Court, Station Crescent and Station Drive make up the last phase of the project which has provided a total of 87 new homes i

The extensive refurbishment of two tower blocks in Saltcoats is set to begin in the spring should a tender be agreed by councillors this week. Lambie Court and O’Connor Court in Saltcoats

Argyll Community Housing Association (ACHA) has just completed its first new build development in the village of Kilmartin, just north of Lochgilphead. The official opening was carried out by Mid Argyll councillor Donnie MacMillan BEM who is thought to be Scotland’s oldest serving councillor a

Horizon Housing Association is to introduce a new rent structure which aims to deliver rents that are fairer, more transparent and easier for tenants to understand. The new structure will also make adaptations more affordable for tenants by sharing the costs across the total housing stock, Horizon s

South Ayrshire Council's corporate and housing policy team has been recognised for the work it undertakes with tenants at the Tenant Participation Advisory Service (TPAS) awards ceremony. Gold Accreditation was awarded to the tenant participation team for its sector-leading service.

A campaign which aims to help people save money on their energy bills through free and impartial advice is being launched across the country today.

The Scottish Government should put “place” at the heart of coherent, infrastructure prioritisation and planning to achieve an inclusive net zero carbon economy, according to a 30-year infrastructure blueprint published today. Ian Russell, chairman of the Infrastructure Commission for Sco

Persimmon Homes has been granted permission to build 158 homes in Wormet, Fife.

The number of completed homes for the UK build to rent (BTR) sector increased by 51% in 2019 with Glasgow among the key cities leading the way, new figures have shown. Analysis by Savills for industry trade body the British Property Federation (BPF) has found that at the end of Q4 2018, the sector h

Law firm Gillespie Macandrew completed new build plot sales worth £285 million in 2019, representing an increase of 60% on previous annual sale value and representing over 10% of all private new build house sales in Scotland. Scotland is undergoing a programme of new housebuilding with 21,292