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Conduit Finance managing director Jamie Davidson looks at how Scotland can learn from the German capital's rent cap alternative to instead accelerate social housing. Translated it means rent cover. It's relevant in the context of the Scottish rent freeze & cap. There was an interesting announcem

Community Land Scotland’s policy manager, Dr Josh Doble, reflects on the main findings of research on the impact of community land ownership in locations which were previously under monopoly ownership. Scotland has an exciting opportunity in the next six months as we await the Land Reform Bill

Plans to demolish two Glasgow tower blocks have now been lodged with the local authority. New Gorbals Housing Association (NGHA) has enlisted Effective Engineering to progress plans for the demolition of 305 and 341 Caledonia Road.

The Scottish Government has launched a consultation into proposed reforms of domestic and non-domestic Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs).

The Scottish Government and local authorities spent £56 million last year to provide lifeline support and to help mitigate UK Government welfare policies, according to official figures. The annual update of Scottish Welfare Fund Statistics for 2022-23 includes annual statistics on Community Ca

Barratt Developments has revealed it is on track to deliver 270 new affordable homes across Edinburgh and the Lothians this year. Cammo Meadows in Edinburgh, Leith’s Merchant Quay and St Clair Mews in Roslin, will all benefit from affordable housing this year, with a total of 270 homes earmark

Edith England, Neil Turnbull and Oliver Townsend are looking to create a network that seeks to reduce the high risk of homelessness among queer people.

Places for People has appointed Bell Group as part of its new four-year, major works investment programme to upgrade thousands of homes and generate hundreds of employment opportunities across its communities in Scotland.

Two stunning murals from Elderpark Housing are featured in a new mural walking trail in Govan. The Govan Mural Trail, run by Govan-based orchestra the Glasgow Barons and fellow charity Invisible Cities, takes audiences around Govan highlighting local art and the rich history of this vibrant com

Islanders facing high fuel, food and energy costs are to receive an additional £1 million in support to help meet cost of living pressures.

Housebuilder Cruden Homes has shown its support to a local mental health charity with a generous cash donation. Last week, a £500 cheque was donated to The Destiny Project, which aims to promote the health and wellbeing of children and young people in East Lothian. The charity provides life-ch

Applicants for a new ng homes property now have access to an online, interactive housing application.

A new report by Changeworks has revealed the extent of the disproportionate inequality of fuel poverty in rural Scotland, its drivers, and what health and social impacts rural households are feeling as a result. The charity's Consultancy team identifies several negative factors which, when comb

VSA, the social care charity supporting the people of Aberdeen & North East Scotland, welcomed Liam Kerr, MSP for North East Scotland and shadow cabinet secretary for education and skills to its headquarters in the city of Aberdeen this week. Mr Kerr heard more about the charity’s-modern a

The number of households stuck in temporary accommodation in England was at a record high between January and March this year, new figures from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities have shown.