Riverside Scotland welcomed members to its Annual General Meeting last week where chair Jim Strang recapped on a successful year as the organisation marked its 30th year. Speaking of how it is more important than ever to focus on quality – both of its existing homes and its relationship with c
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With the transitional period for existing businesses to apply for a short-term lets licence coming to an end this week, Shoosmiths real estate lawyer Kirsten Belk assesses the new regime and its wider impact. Last year, Scotland’s local authorities were given new powers by
With winter on the horizon, the Scottish Government is launching a revamped programme to improve the homes of people living in fuel poverty. Warmer Homes Scotland is being relaunched with more funding and more help for households to install a climate-friendly heating system. Since its launch in 2015
The UK social housing sector’s updated environmental, social and governance (ESG) standard has been published following an extensive consultation process involving housing providers, funders, and other key stakeholders. Sustainability for Housing (SfH), which oversees the development, promotio
Fife Council is making progress on tackling the challenges of homelessness and the use of temporary accommodation in Fife, councillors have been told. A meeting of the council's Cabinet Committee yesterday discussed the ways the council is working to reduce homelessness through the Ending Homelessne
The Highland Council reached a key milestone this week at its Coulhill housing development in Alness after it took possession of the properties from Compass Building and Construction Services. The site consists of Coulhill Primary School’s former Janitor’s House and the neighbouring form
More parents have been able to start work or progress their careers thanks to an initiative to expand access to school-age childcare, according to a new report. Eight childcare providers across Scotland received a share of almost £600,000 from the Scottish Government to help 650 children from
In an amicable parting of the ways, long-established Glasgow property business Newton Letting is rebranding as Rosevale Letting. The move follows the conclusion of a licensing period which permitted former Newton employee, Riccardo Giovanacci, to acquire the lettings arm of the business four years a
The second phase of major public consultation to help shape Aberdeen City Council’s spending plans has been launched. The rising cost of delivering public services means that the council must plan for a funding shortfall of £83 million over the next four years, which includes £35m
Residents are invited to view plans for what will be North Ayrshire Council’s largest-ever council house development.
A consultation on options to protect the energy market and consumers from the risk of spiralling debt has been launched today by Ofgem.
People in North Ayrshire facing crisis and struggling to make ends meet could be eligible for help paying household energy bills. Since last winter, North Ayrshire Council has supported thousands of residents by offering financial and practical support through its Energy Smart programme to help resi
A new initiative will see Falkirk Council’s welfare advisers give out free money advice at local health centres. The Welfare Advice and Health Partnerships project aims to improve the health and wellbeing of citizens while freeing up the time of medical practitioners, by embedding expert advic
The Scottish Government is holding discussions with key Build to Rent (BTR) investors in London to discuss the Scottish rental housing market and reform proposals. The meeting was facilitated by property firm Rettie & Co at the request of Minister for Housing Paul McLennan.
What is a housing professional and how do you become such a thing? Jimmy Black tries to think like a 17-year-old school leaver.

