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Professor Douglas Robertson continues his dive into the main findings of the RentBetter research project led by Indigo House and funded by the Nationwide Foundation. The RentBetter research shows that changing the legal basis of the tenancy has resulted in the majority of tenants feeling safe and se

Financial services firm Allia C&C has made grants totalling £150,000 to support high impact projects across the country. The first stage in a programme of grants which it expects to make across Scotland, the grant programme demonstrates Allia’s commitment to social impact as an integ

Improved access to housing, education and health services and tackling discrimination are at the heart of a new Gypsy/Traveller Action Plan agreed between the Scottish Government and COSLA. The voices of Gypsy/Travellers have helped shape the Plan, which acknowledges improvements in many of these ar

Members of the City of Edinburgh Council have agreed to invest £100,000 towards the Regenerative Futures Fund (RFF), a new multi-million-pound initiative to make Edinburgh a fairer place to live.

On Monday 12th August 2024 Cassiltoun Housing Association held its AGM celebrating 40 years in existence.  

A residents' survey has revealed increased neighbourhood satisfaction following the £2.6 million transformation of underused greenspace in Cardonald. Land beside high-rise flats at Queensland Court and Gardens was brought to life last year through the creation of a vibrant community park compl

Perth & Kinross Council will work to deliver over 1,000 new affordable houses across the area over the next five years, under a plan to be considered by Councillors. The Strategic Housing Investment Plan (SHIP) for 2025/26 – 2029/30 sets out the investment priorities of the council and its

A panel of expert judges has presented a retirement development in Aberdeenshire with a coveted national award.

Lomond Group has expanded its Scottish portfolio with the acquisition of Aberdein Considine's residential lettings business. The deal adds 1,700 properties, from across Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and the central belt, to Lomond's Scotland brand, DJ Alexander, bringing its total managed properties

Councillor Susan Manion has been selected to replace Councillor Kirsteen Sullivan who formally resigned from the position of depute council leader at a meeting of West Lothian Council on Tuesday 24 September. Councillor Manion is a councillor for the Armadale and Blackridge ward.  

Communities and businesses across Scotland will be given support and tools to help tackle the unavoidable impacts of climate change as part of the Scottish Government’s new National Adaptation Plan. The Scottish National Adaptation Plan 2024-2029 (SNAP3) sets out a comprehensive suite of more

Falkirk's Landlord and Letting Agent Forum takes place on Wednesday, 2 October 2024, providing landlords and agents with valuable updates, resources, and networking opportunities.

Almost 4,000 community alarm users in Perth and Kinross have been switched over to new, faster digital telecare systems. Digital telecare systems provide greater reliability as well as faster connections, which means they can send alerts more quickly than analogue ones.

Perth-based homebuilder Persimmon North Scotland has submitted fresh proposals to Perth and Kinross Council that would see 152 high-quality, energy-efficient new homes built on a site allocated for housing in Blairgowrie.

Research from Housemark has revealed that at least one in five damp and mould cases are being reopened, following recurring issues – highlighting the persistent challenges landlords are facing in tackling this critical area.