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Aaron Hill and Carolyn Lochhead have joined the executive team at the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) as director of policy and membership and director of public affairs and communications respectively. The new appointments complete SFHA’s execu

The Scottish Federation of Housing Association (SFHA) has welcomed the Scottish Government’s announcement of a new £10 million grant fund for tenants who have fallen into rent arrears as a result of the pandemic as well as a national awareness-raising campaign which will target all rente

A new report that details the process for evictions in the social housing sector and highlights the work that housing associations and co-operatives carry out to help tenants to remain in their homes has been released today by the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA). Last year, as a r

The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has formed a strategic partnership with Changeworks and Warmworks to provide its members with increased expertise and support on improving energy efficiency and tackling fuel poverty. Changeworks is Scotland’s leading environmental charity

Social housing providers can now apply for grants of up to £25,000 per site to improve cycle parking, storage, shelter and security at their properties. Delivered by Cycling Scotland, in partnership with the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations, Sustrans Scotland and Living Streets Scot

A new report published by the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has found that 55% of housing association and co-operative senior leaders would rate their staff’s digital skill levels as ‘excellent’ or ‘high’.

The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has welcomed the First Minister’s statement this week on the Scottish Government’s priorities for this parliament, including its commitment to continue tackling housing need through the delivery of affordable housing. Announcing her

The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has congratulated the SNP on its election result and pledged to work with the new Scottish Government in order to deliver the affordable housing that Scotland needs during this parliament. The SNP secured a fourth consecutive win in last week's

With counting under way for the Scottish Parliament election today, the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has said it will continue to make the case for investment in the social housing sector, holding the next Scottish Government to account regarding its members’ pr

The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has highlighted the key role the social housing sector will play in the design and delivery of the policies outlined in the Scottish Government’s draft Heat in Buildings Strategy. The Federation has submitted a response to the go

The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has provided an update on what the next phase of easing of restrictions means for social landlords and has updated its Guide to Managing Services to reflect the changes. The Scottish Government’s Strategic Framework update (publi

Ahead of next month’s Scottish Parliament election, Eildon Housing Association is calling on Scotland’s political parties to support investment in the social housing sector in order to kickstart the country’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.

An emergency fund for Scottish housing associations to help tenants who are struggling with the cost of their energy bills is now live.

Ahead of next month’s Scottish Parliament election, East Kilbride Housing Association (EKHA) is calling on Scotland’s political parties to support investment in the social housing sector in order to kick-start the country’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. The Associati

A new Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) paper has set out the processes, considerations and questions faced by housing associations in relation to rents, both generally and in the context of the ongoing coronavirus crisis. Following a number of discussions in recent months on rents