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The British Property Federation (BPF) has launched a new Affordable Housing Committee on behalf of the UK real estate industry. The committee will provide leadership for the real estate industry and its delivery of high-quality affordable housing across the UK – including shared ownership, aff

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

Taylor Wimpey West Scotland has confirmed that all new homes at its Burnside View development in Bargeddie and Raven’s Cliff in Motherwell have now sold.

A strategy has been developed to find ways for Edinburgh residents to meet their daily needs within 20 minutes of their homes by walking, using public transport, wheeling or cycling. On Thursday, members of the City of Edinburgh Council's policy and sustainability committee will consider a high-leve

A new investment programme to help deliver Scotland’s just transition to a net zero emissions economy has been launched. The Green Growth Accelerator will speed up delivery of low carbon infrastructure projects across Scotland and provide extra resources and technical support to local authorit

Glasgow City Council has approved plans to build houses on tennis courts at a south Glasgow bowling club on condition £150,000 is given to boost the sport elsewhere in the city. Councillors approved plans submitted by IAM Developments for six semi-detached properties, each with three bedrooms,

Public Health Scotland has published a briefing paper setting out evidence on how housing can influence health and wellbeing.  The aim of 'Healthy Housing for Scotland' is to assist the Scottish Government with impact assessing intended policy developments related to its Housing to 2040 strateg

The Scottish Land Commission has today launched a new campaign that aims to connect people to the land around them, using inspiring stories to show how Scotland’s land is owned, used and managed impacts people and the lives of those around them. The campaign is centred around a brand

Berwickshire Housing Association (BHA) is supporting local charity Berwickshire Swap with new projects which provide emergency clothing parcels and a cloth nappy library. BHA, along with Berwickshire Association for Voluntary Service (BAVS), is providing this support through the Scottish Government&

Housing is a human right and ensuring that every household has an adequate house is one of the key obligations on the Scottish Government and local councils but a new report published by the Association of Local Authority Chief Housing Officers (ALACHO) has shown that not every household enjoys

Wellhouse Housing Association (WHA) has undertaken the part-demolition and rebuild of four local properties’ verandas totalling £80,000. The essential works will ensure the homes are fit for the future and protect from the unpredictable Glasgow weather.

The Scottish Building Society (SBS) has embarked on a partnership with European climate change analysts Ambiental to assess flood risks in more than £400 million of mortgages. The modelling work draws on Ambiental’s predictive analytics, machine learning and expertise to foreca

Berwickshire Housing Association (BHA) has launched its new Independent Living service, an innovative and re-imagined housing option designed exclusively for over 55s encompassing modern assistive technology, in partnership with Alertacall.

CIH Scotland board member Sue Shone details her experience of managing a team and having to adapt to new challenges during the pandemic.

CIH Scotland board member Paul Murphy outlines the advantages RSLs can gain by recruiting a blend of experience and raw talent onto their boards. The famous African proverb, "it takes a village to raise a child", also applies to the housing sector.