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A new report from corporate finance and sustainability advisory firm Newbridge Advisors has highlighted the need for changes to sustainability-linked loans (SLLs) in the UK social housing sector, following feedback from both housing providers and lenders.

Scottish Green MSP Ross Greer has unveiled plans to introduce a new tax on holiday homes and short-term lets in Gaelic-speaking areas, with the aim of addressing the rural housing crisis and protecting the Gaelic language.

The architectural professional institutes of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland have formed a coordinated body to ensure that architects across the nations have standardised guidance in fire and life safety design. The formation of the Belfast Group is one of seve

The City of Edinburgh Council has released new photos this week that show work is well underway on the Wester Hailes affordable housing development, marking a key step forward in its long-term vision to transform the area.

Three students from Fife recently completed a four-week paid internship with Kingdom Group as part of the 2025 Career Ready mentoring programme, an initiative designed to prepare young people for the world of work. Career Ready is a UK-wide social mobility charity that connects young people with men

A new community hub opening in Musselburgh this September will help young adults with additional needs gain independence, build life skills, and connect with their local community to take part in life’s “next steps”, Teens+ has announced.

Developers have successfully overturned a key condition tied to the development of student accommodation and a hotel in St Andrews.

Tenant Participation Advisory Service (TPAS) Scotland recently celebrated a milestone event at its annual conference in June – its 45th anniversary. Several plenary sessions at the conference reflected on the past 45 years of TPAS Scotland, tenant participation and events in the wider social h

New research published today by the Scottish Housing Regulator provides an insight into tenants’ views and experiences of damp and mould in their homes.

A £240,000 bathroom replacement programme for Rosehill Housing Association in south Glasgow has been completed.

Clark Contracts has commenced a major refurbishment of the Category B-listed 250 St Vincent Street in Glasgow on behalf of Union Property Services. The project involves the comprehensive strip-out, refurbishment, and conversion of the former office building into high-quality, purpose-built student a

The delivery of Build to Rent (BtR) homes across Scotland has continued to decline with a 15% drop in the number of units under construction in Q2 2025 when compared to the same period last year, new statistics have found. According to the latest analysis from the Scottish Property Federation (SPF)

Chris Kane MP has become the latest government representative to visit Deeside Timberframe’s Throsk manufacturing facility, touring the expanded site just weeks after MSP Alex Rowley made a similar visit to discuss the role of offsite timber frame construction in tackling the UK housing crisis

Linthouse Housing Association (LHA) marked a major milestone in its proud history at a special Civic Event held in Glasgow’s historic City Chambers last week.

After a closely fought election period, Evie Copland CIHCM has been chosen by Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) members as the organisation’s next vice president. A director of customer and communities at Berwickshire Housing Association, Evie received over 47% of the votes cast and was ele