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An update of available council houses throughout West Lothian is to be published on a monthly basis as the local authority bid to provide more clarity over its allocation process. A survey by housing staff at West Lothian Council found that an unofficial policy of answering requests for an applicant

A Scottish Labour MSP is to launch a consultation on legislation that would see all new-build housing meet the internationally recognised ‘Passivhaus’ standard. Fife MSP Alex Rowley is drawing up a proposal for a private member’s bill that would see all new housing constructed in S

An innovative housing and care campus under construction in the heart of Blantyre has been opened for a VIP guest inspection as the first homes on site near completion. The multi-million-pound development will deliver a 20 bedded transitional care hub - with community facilities - and 20 new technol

Faifley Housing Association will begin consulting with its tenants this week about the benefits a transfer to Caledonia Housing Association would offer them should they vote in favour of the proposal. Faifley decided to seek a formal partnership through a transfer of engagements to a larger RSL

The vital work in advocacy and income maximisation of Wellhouse Housing Association’s (WHA) income advice officer has resulted in £3.7 million in financial support being secured for more than 500 tenants, including £341,637 for tenants during 2021 alone. The forward-thinking h

Tenants of Pentland Housing Association have voted in favour of a transfer to Cairn Housing Association. The transfer will deliver £6.3 million of investment in tenants’ homes and the local community, alongside a locked in five-year affordable rent guarantee and continued local services

A developer has submitted £10 million plans for homes it hopes will set the ‘gold standard’ for sustainable living in Glasgow city centre. 

Oliver Mundell MSP has praised Dumfries and Galloway Housing Partnership (DGHP) for its "really positive lead role" in helping tenants claim the benefits they are entitled to. DGHP, part of Wheatley Group, provides a free advice service to help tenants claim all the welfare benefits and tax cr

Kingdom Housing Association has expanded its development in the village of Bonnybank, around 2 miles north of Leven in Fife, with the completion of 14 new homes for social rent.

A church in Brechin is set to be put up for sale and could be purchased for just £70,000. The old Maison Dieu Church has lain empty for several decades but could now be given a new lease of life.

The next project to feature in our COP26SHN feature on how the housing sector is playing its part to tackle climate change is West of Scotland Housing Association's (WSHA) landmark Passivhaus social housing development in Glasgow’s East End.

South Lanarkshire Council has received plans from Merchant Homes Partnerships Ltd to transform the site of a vacant sports centre in East Kilbride. The proposals would see the buildings associated with the former Greenhills Sports Centre on Stroud Road knocked down, with social housing built in its

Falkirk town centre has received a boost following the completion of 36 new social rental homes for retirement living on Williamson Street.

Trust Housing Association has achieved the prestigious Investors in People (IiP) Platinum accreditation. For nearly 30 years Investors in People has been recognised internationally as a leading people accreditation. The Platinum award is a fantastic achievement for Trust, demonstrating its commitmen

Taylor Wimpey East Scotland has confirmed that pre-construction work has started for its Auldcathie View development of 101 new homes.