Scottish Housing Regulator

Four governing body members have been appointed to Molendinar Park Housing Association by the Scottish Housing Regulator. The Regulator took the statutory action after the Association identified that its governing body did not meet its own constitutional requirements and sought support from the Regu

Registered social landlords (RSLs) in Scotland continue to have access to sufficient finance as lenders maintain their investment in the social housing sector, the Scottish Housing Regulator has found. Detailed analysis of the borrowing and other funding arrangements that RSLs had in place as at 31

The Scottish Housing Regulator has continued its statutory appointment of a manager at Ferguslie Park Housing Association. The Regulator initially made the statutory appointment of a manager and three appointees to the governing body in February 2016 after it identified serious weaknesses in the Ass

Ian Brennan A new report which sets out ten principles of positive practice for social landlords considering developing new homes has been published by the Scottish Housing Regulator.

Christine Macleod A national inquiry report into how social landlords handle complaints has found that while most landlords have accessible complaints policies and handle complaints well, some could do more to promote their complaints policy, and make better use of feedback.

The Scottish Housing Regulator has revealed that it will have medium engagement with Ruchazie Housing Association during the financial year 2016/17. Ruchazie is considering its future options because its director will be retiring and it is taking independent advice on a strategic options review.

The Scottish Housing Regulator has continued its intervention in Antonine Housing Association after it breached a loan agreement last year. Antonine had to seek alternative funding following the misdemeanour and was required to repay the outstanding balance and breakage costs.

The Scottish Housing Regulator has highlighted to tenant participation specialists how important it is for landlords to consult with tenants each year about how much rent they pay. In November, the Regulator published a thematic inquiry report on rent consultation which stated that landlords need to

Brenda Higgins Wishaw & District Housing Association has said it has "an opportunity for a fresh start" in its first statement since the Scottish Housing Regulator took statutory action to appoint a manager and five governing body members.

The Scottish Housing Regulator has used its statutory powers to appoint a manager and five governing body members to Wishaw & District Housing Association. The Regulator decided to intervene after independent reviews highlighted serious weaknesses in Wishaw & District’s governance, risk ma

Ian Brennan The Scottish Housing Regulator has highlighted to a social housing conference the importance of good governance and risk awareness to successfully building new homes.

The Scottish Housing Regulator has used its statutory powers to appoint a manager and three governing body members to Arklet Housing Association amid “serious weaknesses” in its governance and financial management. An independent review, commissioned by Arklet to investigate a number of complain

Simon Little Regular governance self-assessment is an important tool to help RSLs maintain strong governance, the Scottish Housing Regulator (SHR) has said.

Kay Blair The Scottish Housing Regulator has given evidence to the Scottish Parliament’s local government and communities committee on its work over the past year.

The Scottish Housing Regulator has moved Muirhouse Housing Association (MHA) out of high engagement following a sustained period of improvement at the Association. An updated regulation plan published by the Regulator acknowledges the efforts made by MHA in tackling problems within the organisation