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There were 18,974 all-sector new build homes completed in Scotland in the year to end June 2021, according to quarterly statistics on housebuilding and affordable housing supply published today by Scotland’s Chief Statistician. This is an increase of 10% (1,751 homes) on the 17,223 completions

Arranging repairs to a shared building can be a challenge. However, an upcoming event at the AK Bell Library in Perth aims to give advice and help to any property owners looking to repair or maintain their jointly owned tenement. Hosted by MILL Architects together with Perth & Kinross Council's

Cunninghame Housing Association is embarking on an exciting new enterprise, setting up its own in-house repairs and maintenance service for its Ayrshire tenants, Direct Works. 

Lar Housing Trust has appointed Alana Durnin as director of finance to help drive growth at the Dunfermline-based housing charity and its two subsidiary companies. She joins Lar from Oak Tree and Cloch Housing Association where she also held the role of Finance Director.

An official ceremony has been held to celebrate the completion of Cunninghame Housing Association’s 300th new build home for social rent in Dumfries & Galloway.

Paisley Housing Association has been named as one of only five organisations to become a “Fuel Poverty Hero” after championing the drive to fight fuel poverty. The housing association has been at the forefront of the ongoing challenge to help tenants withstand crippling fuel bills as ene

People threatened with homelessness should be able to get help earlier, up to six months before they are forced from their homes, new analysis from Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) and homelessness charity Crisis has found. With the Scottish Government and COSLA’s joint consultation on homelessn

UK house price growth has risen to its highest level since 2004, as growth increased to 14.3% from 12.6% in February.

David Bookbinder, director of Glasgow and West of Scotland Housing Forum, argues that the regulatory requirement to collect swathes of equalities data is in danger of diverting attention from developing the best possible policies and services. So as a social landlord, do you know how many of your te

Homebuilding body Homes for Scotland (HFS) has warned that a key Scottish Government document outlining the approach to planning and development to 2045 risks making the country’s housing deficit even worse. In its submission to the consultation on National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4), HFS hig

Homelessness charity Social Bite has announced that its major fundraising event, Break the Cycle, will take place this year with Sir Chris Hoy on Sunday 4th September. The event is a cycling challenge from Glasgow to Edinburgh for all abilities with Sir Chris leading the riders.

A Highland Perthshire community group has launched a housing survey asking local residents their current and future housing needs. The PH8 Community Group launched the Community Action Plan in partnership with the Communities Housing Trust (CHT) for Dunkeld and Birnam and the surrounding areas.

Ian Morrison, the chief executive of Whiteinch & Scotston Housing Association (WSHA), has announced that he will retire later this year. Mr Morrison has been with the Association for over 18 years, starting early in 2004 after working as director of Copperworks Housing Co-operative for seven yea

With this year’s funding pot increased to £1 million, SSEN is urging communities across the north of Scotland to submit their applications for the latest round of its Resilient Communities Fund (RCF).

A total of 12 youth projects have been chosen by young people in Angus to receive funding totalling more than £90,000 through our yearly Power of Youth cash awards. The project demonstrates Angus Council’s commitment to participatory budgeting and is part of the core youth work funding t