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The Sustainability for Housing Board has published a revised version of the Sustainability Reporting Standard for Social Housing (SRS) to incorporates changes proposed by the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) after consultation with registered social landlords.

Aberdeenshire Council has granted full planning permission for five new houses including an affordable unit on the site of a former bar in Stonehaven. The buildings at Lairhillock Inn in Netherley will be demolished to make way for the homes.

Arc-Tech MU has commenced the installation of multi-utilities at a major regeneration scheme in Granton.

Under One Roof has teamed up with SafeDeposits Scotland Charitable Trust to produce a full webinar programme schedule for private landlords and letting agents in Scotland. The webinar series, which launched in August, has already covered issues such as noise reduction and cladding, an

Most of Scotland's councils have maintained or improved their delivery of vital benefits during the Covid-19 pandemic, despite short-staffing and major disruptions from having to abruptly move to home or remote working. In a report published today, the Accounts Commission, which reports on the perfo

A groundbreaking film that explores the construction industry’s response to the Grenfell Tower disaster has been produced by a cladding firm with strong roots in Scotland. Made to encourage more open debate within the industry, the 20-minute documentary features Cumbernauld-based MSP Facades,

Reducing public liability insurance requirements and the removal of overprovision powers are among a series of “pragmatic and significant” changes to the licensing scheme for short-term lets in Scotland, social justice secretary Shona Robison has said. The changes also include

Riverside Scotland has welcomed the new chair of its board as Jim Strang was officially appointed at the organisation’s AGM.   Mr Strang – who has more than 40 years’ experience within the housing sector – has replaced current chair Duncan McEachran whose five-year maxim

A community in Cardonald celebrated the official opening of the Halfway Community Park at Moss Heights Avenue. The green infrastructure was led by Southside Housing Association, with support from a range of funders to deliver the £2.2 million project.

The City of Edinburgh Council and national homelessness charity Bethany Christian Trust have re-opened the Welcome Centre this winter to provide accommodation of last resort, tailored support and positive move on options for people who would otherwise be sleeping on the streets. Having opened o

Scotland’s largest membership organisation for private rented sector (PRS) landlords and letting agents has warned of a shortage of properties available to rent over the winter, increasing pressure on emergency housing provided by councils. The Scottish Association of Landlords (SAL) said its

ADP has secured planning permission from Glasgow City Council to deliver apartments on the upper floors of two buildings in St Enoch's Square. The application sought to convert the empty offices located at 26 to 36 St Enoch Square into 26 flats.

More than 30 charities and leading academics in Scotland, in partnership with the Scottish Government and local councils, are calling for major funders to step forward ahead of the winter months to fund a step-change in the provision of support for people seeking sanctuary in Scotland. The partnersh

Berwickshire Housing Association (BHA) has appointed two new members to its board of trustees. Gareth James is a research fellow at the UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence (CaCHE), based at the University of Glasgow, and is primarily responsible for coordinating knowledge exchange and engag

Households are being encouraged to help widen access to the COP26 summit by providing affordable accommodation to attendees.