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Scotland’s local authorities could build an unlimited number of homes for social rent on a zero-subsidy basis under proposals outlined by the think tank Common Weal.

Hillcrest has created another montage video in which staff discuss what they are looking forward to once the lockdown lifts and encourages people to hang in there. It follows the launch of its first video in which the landlord showed its appreciation for the work that key workers, carers and NHS sta

Scarf has partnered with Home Energy Scotland to launch a new emergency hardship fund that aims to help the most vulnerable households across the North East access funds to help heat their homes in these difficult times. The Scarf Heat Fund will help provide instant access to heat for those most at

The Scottish Parliament’s health and sport committee has launched a survey looking into the particular issues faced by care homes during the coronavirus pandemic.

Construction sector guidance originally issued at the beginning of April will remain in place until further notice, the Scottish Government has confirmed.

Helping almost 10,500 vulnerable people through a crisis telephone line, delivering 1,128 food boxes and providing childcare for 502 youngsters are among the wide range of actions to help locals taken by Aberdeen City Council since the coronavirus lockdown began. Supporting communities and the most

Monica Patterson, chief executive of East Lothian Council, has thanked the region's resilient community groups for their ongoing support during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Sectors such as construction, retail and manufacturing will be given "particular consideration" when the Scottish Government begins to decide how to ease the restrictions of the coronavirus lockdown, the First Minister has said.

A plan to ensure that everyone experiencing homelessness has access to suitable quality accommodation has been brought forward in response to the coronavirus outbreak, the Scottish Government has confirmed. The Unsuitable Accommodation Order, which currently prohibits local councils from placing pre

The Scottish Housing Regulator (SHR) will take account of the impact of the coronavirus pandemic when it assesses local authorities’ performance in complying with new requirements on temporary accommodation. New changes introduced by the Homeless Persons (Unsuitable Accommodation) (Scotland) A

Duncan Smith, who works in the social housing sector, has contributed this piece as part of his quest for more information about housing architect George Gibson. Several years ago, just after starting my current job, I undertook some research on the properties we were refurbishing at the time. I fou

A £5 million fund will offer interest-free loans to landlords whose tenants are having difficulty paying rent during the coronavirus crisis.

The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has updated its COVID-19 briefing on service delivery to include updates on key worker testing, allocations and links to external sources. The new templates include a sample telephone questionnaire and a contactless lettings protocol.

Cunninghame Housing Association (CHA) has donated £10,000 to North Ayrshire Foodbank (NAF) following a request for financial support.

The Royal Scotland Academy has selected Home Group Scotland’s Ashtree Road development in Glasgow for its Annual Exhibition this year.