Almost nine in ten people think that homelessness is a serious problem and nearly three-quarters of the public believe that not enough attention is given to the issue in the UK, newly published research by Ipsos MORI has found. The survey was conducted for the Centre for Homelessness Impact, an inde
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Thousands of files belonging to an organisation that provides homelessness services to vulnerable groups across Glasgow have been posted online in a "sickening" cyber attack. Glasgow-based Aspire was targeted by criminals who dumped a vast tranche of its corporate information, including th
Social landlord rent arrears have fallen to their lowest level since April 2020, according to the Scottish Housing Regulator.
Perth-based developer A&J Stephen has submitted plans for the second phase of a 700-house development in Scone. The application, first submitted to Perth & Kinross Council on April 9, details plans to construct 58 new homes on the H29 North Scone site.
The Scottish Housing Regulator has issued its first report on its contribution towards gender equality on public boards in Scotland. The Gender Representation on Public Boards (Scotland) Act 2018 was introduced to help address the underrepresentation of women in public life and public bodies must no
A new housebuilding strategy that guarantees net zero carbon emissions for every new home, while reducing the cost of energy bills, has been launched by architects Anderson Bell + Christie (AB+C).
Property lettings firm Bowman Rebecchi Letting has acquired Castle Estates, the largest independent residential lettings agency in Inverclyde, in a six-figure deal. Castle Estates manages a stock of nearly 350 properties across Glasgow, Renfrewshire, Ayrshire, and Inverclyde. Its four highly ex
Lar Housing Trust is refurbishing a disused block of flats in Edinburgh into specialist accommodation for people with Learning Disabilities and Autism.
Having previously outlined the policy proposals Homeless Action Scotland believes should be adopted by the next Scottish Parliament, communications and engagement manager Garry Burns tackles each of those in detail, beginning with the introduction of a new homelessness and housing minister.
Wellhouse Housing Association has appointed Robert Murray as its new finance and corporate services manager. As a qualified Chartered Certified Accountant, Robert brings a wealth of experience to the progressive housing association where he will be lead officer for all finance functions as well as t
Linstone Housing has completed a tartan fundraising triumph for St Vincent’s Hospice in Renfrewshire after staff raised £5,000 to support the work of the hospice. Fourteen staff from the housing association took part in the recent Kiltwalk – held virtually across Scotland because o
Ahead of this week's Scottish Parliament elections, new policy and practice officer at CIH Scotland Catherine Hall sets out why housing must remain at the heart of the political agenda.
The first album from an award-winning music collective set up by Wheatley Group to support young people was released on Friday.
CALA Homes has submitted a new planning application to Aberdeen City Council for a development in partnership with the charity VSA.
Aurora Planning Ltd has been recognised in the prestigious Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) Awards for Planning Excellence 2021. Company founders Maggie Bochel and Pippa Robertson said that they are delighted at winning the Small Planning Consultancy of the Year category.