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Moray Council is giving local businesses the opportunity to sponsor new street names as a way of raising much needed revenue. The initiative was approved by the council’s planning and regulatory services committee as part of revised policy and procedures for the naming and numbering of streets.

An exhibition of photographs depicting powerful, profound and light-hearted views of what it’s like to rent privately in Scotland arrives in Aberdeen today. Shelter Scotland and arts group Open Aye gave cameras and training in photography to people who rent their homes privately so tenants could s

Sarah Latto From the 1st to the 7th of June each year, Shelter Scotland marks Volunteers’ Week, a national celebration of the contribution that volunteers make to society. Sarah Latto discusses why.

Sally Thomas The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has announced the appointment of a new chief executive.

Osprey chairman Bill Chapman (left) and chief executive Colin Hawkins One of the best known figures in the North East’s housing sector has announced his retirement and a search for his successor is underway.

River Clyde Homes (RCH) is set to begin a major programme of improvement works that will see significant upgrades to heating systems at high-rise blocks at Eastern View, Kilblain Court and Royal Court. The £4 million investment is part of an ongoing £20m initiative to help reduce fuel poverty in I

A typical home by Taylor Wimpey Taylor Wimpey East Scotland has submitted a Proposal of Application Notice (PAN) to East Lothian Council which outlines its intention to submit a planning application for a residential development on land to the west of Greendykes Road in Macmerry.

Mary Taylor The chief executive of the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations Mary Taylor will today urge the housing sector to ensure it is preparing now in order to remain resilient for housing the tenants of tomorrow.

At the end of financial year 2016/17, Angus Housing Association has reported record low rent arrears of 1.01%. The performance bucks the trend for most Scottish landlords as rent arrears have generally been on the increase since Universal Credit (UC) and other welfare reforms have been introduced.

Tenants’ union Living Rent has secured a new home for single mum Amanda Gallagher who was facing imminent eviction from her and her son’s family home. Amanda’s struggle began when her letting agent, Glasgow-based AVJ Homes, issued an email to Amanda requesting that she pay an illegal £20 admi

Willie Rennie A housing and infrastructure development bank will be created to stimulate major capital investment across the UK under new plans by the Scottish Liberal Democrats.

Sarah Boyack The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has responded to two major energy consultations by calling for long-term investment in the energy efficiency of Scotland’s homes.

Investigative journalism platform The Ferret has revealed that its second crowdfunded investigation will be into housing and homelessness and is holding two meetings next week for input from the public and stakeholders. The subject for the exploration was selected after it topped a recent reader pol

Perth and Kinross Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) is to introduce a new contract for providing Care at Home services which aim to support people to lead active, independent and healthy lives in their own communities. Perth and Kinross has a growing population of older people and the HSCP a

Wheatley Group has had its financial outlook revised upward by international ratings agency S&P Global Ratings. The agency revised its forecast for the housing, care and property management group to “stable” from “negative”, while retaining its A+ credit rating.