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A perfect storm of cuts to local authority budgets and changes to the way temporary accommodation is funded threatens to undermine much of the progress Scotland has made on homelessness over the past decade, Shelter Scotland has warned. The charity’s warning comes ahead of its 2016 annual homeless

Investing in and protecting community controlled housing associations (CCHAs) will help them continue to contribute to a wide range of Scottish Government agendas, according to the Glasgow and West of Scotland Forum of Housing Associations (GWSF). Launching its manifesto for the Scottish Election, G

John Alexander More than £3.5 million of improvement works to council houses across Dundee could be given the go ahead by councillors next week.

The Law Society of Scotland has said the effects of an additional tax on second homes should be monitored closely to ensure that people who are simply trying to move house are not caught out by the proposed new charge. The lawyers' body intervened ahead of the stage 3 debate on the Land and Building

Margaret Burgess A project that focuses on preventing homelessness has been awarded an additional £150,000, housing minister Margaret Burgess has announced.

The next Scottish Government faces a funding gap of more than £2 billion each year by 2020, with tax rises alone unlikely to eliminate spending and welfare cuts, a think tank has found. A new report from the Institute for Public Policy Research Scotland (IPPR Scotland) has analysed how new Scottish

(from left) Julie Watson, Kingdom Housing Association senior development officer and Bill Banks, Kingdom Housing Association chief executive with new tenants John and Lynn Bell The first tenants are moving in to the latest housing development to be completed by Kingdom Housing Association in Clackma

Do you know any organisations or people in housing who are truly making a difference? The TIS National Excellence Awards are about recognising and celebrating truly outstanding work by those who are making a difference in their community and the housing sector.

Ochilview Court A housing project which brings colour to Cumbernauld is proving popular with residents.

Cairn Housing Association is celebrating the launch of its new brand identity and a new website. On its 25th birthday as an independent Scottish housing association, Cairn felt it was the perfect time to refresh its branding and website to give them a brighter and more modern design.

Charles on his 102nd birthday A Bield tenant at a development in Edinburgh has revealed his secret to a long life as he reaches his 102nd birthday.

Exciting technology including a Sims-style video game, a 3D printer and a drone proved a huge hit when they helped bring to life a major Scottish housing conference. Innovative housing and care provider Blackwood is renowned for the unexpected-yet-memorable experiences it has delivered at a number o

DLA Piper will host a free seminar this week on the imminent changes to second home buying following the introduction of the extra charge for buy-to-let properties and second homes which was passed by the Scottish Parliament yesterday. Hosted by DLA Piper’s real estate practice, the breakfast semi

New legislation introducing a tax supplement on purchases of additional residential properties has been passed by the Scottish Parliament. MSPs voted in favour of the Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill following a Stage 3 debate yesterday – meaning a supplement w

Women and children experiencing domestic abuse in Scotland are routinely being made homeless by the services that are meant to help them, according to Scottish Women’s Aid. The claim comes after the publication of a two-year study looking into women’s experiences of homelessness as a res