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West Lothian Council has approved plans for 48 new homes in West Calder.

Springfield Properties has signed an agreement totalling £18.2 million with West of Scotland Housing Association (WSHA) for the development of 114 affordable homes and two commercial units in Dalmarnock.

Scotland’s first social enterprise letting agency Homes for Good (HFG) celebrated this year’s International Women’s Day by unveiling its all-female senior management team as part of its ambitious growth plans to grow to 1000 homes within the next four years. (from left) back row: S

MSPs have called on the UK and Scottish governments to work more closely together to ensure people get the benefits they are entitled to after a new report found that up to £20 billion of means-tested benefits had been left unclaimed across the UK in 2016-17.

The developments, homes and teams which have progressed to the finals of the 13th annual Scottish Home Awards have been revealed following a record high volume of entries. Sponsored by Ross & Liddell, the awards celebrate new build housing in Scotland with 19 categories seeking to reward placema

Regeneration developer Urban Union has announced its first direct apprenticeship programme, welcoming two new apprentices for a total of 12 weeks. (from left) Apprentices Jake Clark and Jimmy Callaghan with Urban Union managing director, Neil McKay

How to eliminate the five-week wait for a first Universal Credit payment is the subject of an inquiry by the UK work and pensions committee. Announcing the inquiry this week, the committee said the Universal Credit process has a “baked in” the wait for the first payment and many organisa

Fife Council hosted its Fuel Poverty Conference this week, bringing partners together to help people who are struggling to pay for heat and power in their homes. Professionals from a range of council services and partners including Cosy Kingdom, Fife NHS, Energy Action Scotland, and the Chartered In

The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has announced an 18 strong shortlist for its 2020 awards with a Tollcross Housing Association development among the hopefuls. The £8.38 million Dunira Street Housing project in Glasgow was designed on behalf of the Association by Elder &

Ofgem has closed compliance with EDF Energy related to how it charged 27 customers with a restricted meter. EDF reported that it had overcharged customers due to a technical fault. The energy company reimbursed affected customers at a total of £2,237 and took steps to ensure the technical faul

Nineteen organisations have now signed up to the TEC in Housing Charter this year, pledging to support tenants to be able to live longer at home using digital technology, writes SFHA TECH engagement officer Graeme Hamilton. (from left) John Ferguson MBE, honorary president at Parkhead Housing Associ

There is no need for any increase in charges for HMO (house of multiple occupancy) licenses to be passed on to students who are concerned about rent rises, Fife Council has reiterated. Every HMO needs a licence to make sure health and safety standards are met for residents. The council has rece

ADP has submitted a planning application to Glasgow City Council seeking to build apartments on the upper floors of two buildings in St Enoch's Square.

An Edinburgh flat which was purchased through an affordable housing scheme has been ordered by the local authority to stop operating as a short-term let property.

Plans for a major build to rent development comprising a 20-storey tower and another with 13 floors have been drawn up for the canal near Speirs Wharf in Glasgow.