Two community-based housing associations have come together to give housing applicants easier access to a wider choice of homes in North-West Glasgow. People looking for a home in the Queens Cross and Maryhill areas need now complete only one online application to be registered with both associatio
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Wellhouse Housing Association (WHA) has reached a milestone birthday as a community-controlled HA in the east end of Glasgow. Wellhouse’s roots go back to the 1950s when Glasgow Corporation carried out large-scale inner-city slum clearances. This was accompanied by the building of new periphe
Muir Group chief executive Martin Smith takes a positive look at housebuilding across the UK amid indications of recovery for the sector. There is no denying that the challenges faced across the housebuilding and wider construction industry over the last few years have been particularly ac
This week (3rd – 9th June) marks Volunteers Week, a time to recognise the incredible contribution that volunteers make to their communities, through the passion, hard work, time, and dedication committee/board members give to their organisations. Being a committee/board member is not an easy t
An annual award has been established to celebrate the legacy of equality advocate Julia Fitzpatrick. Hanover Scotland has announced the introduction of the Julia Fitzpatrick Award for Inclusion, in memory of its late board member and champion of equitable housing.
The Scottish Government is estimated to have helped 2,015 households with children into affordable housing between April and December 2023 as part of a £1.4 billion investment to tackle child poverty, according to a new report. The investment is detailed in an annual progress report which high
Scotland’s Housing Network (SHN) is to make comprehensive data on Charter Performance for 2023/24 available to its members. Through its bespoke Business Intelligence tools, Charter and EESSH data will be presented from 118 landlords, representing around 70% of Scotland&rsqu
Gary Meek, the CEO of Blue Triangle, has recently joined the board of the Coalition of Care and Support Providers (CCPS) in Scotland. He plans to bring a unique view to the board as Blue Triangle is currently the largest provider of supported accommodation in Scotland, and provides outreach work wit
Affordable housing provider Vistry Group has agreed terms for a deal that will see US private equity giant Blackstone Real Estate acquire a raft of new homes for private rent across the south east of England. The portfolio, which is largely plots from Vistry’s former Housebuilding landban
A bid to secure permission to build new apartments on a vacant site in Finnieston has been successful at the third time of asking. An application by HJV Consultants for a block with 14 flats and two ground floor commercial units at 1017 Argyle Street has been approved by Glasgow City Counc
West Lothian Council is being urged to give support to a proposed low carbon community to help it address its recently declared housing emergency.
Following the launch yesterday of the Housing & Social Care Accessibility Summit 2024, Dougie Herd, the joint managing director of event headline sponsor Campion Homes, shares his thoughts on the importance of accessible housing and why Campion is supporting the event. As the joint man
Scottish energy efficiency specialist Green Home Systems has opened a new office base as the company goes from strength to strength. The company’s expansion into Kilmarnock marks a significant milestone in the company's growth and will create new jobs in the region.
A clear focus on service delivery, communication and customer engagement has resulted in Parkhead Housing Association (PHA) achieving Customer Service Excellence Accreditation at the first time of asking. PHA were assessed across 57 elements of the customer service excellence standard covering five
Share look forward to bringing back the popular one-day Inspiring Leadership Conference for all inspiring and aspiring leaders in the housing sector and beyond. The conference will focus on some of the challenges all leaders face: imposter syndrome, building resilience within your team, shaping orga