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New figures have revealed the scale of homelessness across the UK is so vast that those without a home could fill Pittodrie Stadium 19 times over. The stark statistic comes ahead of a major fundraising event at the 20,866-capacity ground in Aberdeen, shining a spotlight on a crisis that charities wa

Housing providers are being urged to make mental wellbeing a strategic priority, not a workplace perk, as Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) president Julie Haydon launches a new resilience toolkit for the sector as part of her presidential campaign. The Rooted in Resilience toolkit has been desig

The Scottish Housing Regulator has revealed a programme of visits to nine social landlords to discuss their Annual Assurance Statement. Each year by 31 October every social landlord must prepare and publish an Annual Assurance Statement which confirms whether it meets the regulatory requirements for

Turning Point Scotland has released ‘Five Asks’ of the next Scottish Government, which if actioned, the leading social care charity believes would transform the delivery of homelessness services. Turning Point Scotland provides high-quality services like this across the country in the se

Persimmon Homes East Scotland has made a £3,000 donation to West Calder and Harburn Community Development Trust through its Community Champions scheme, supporting the Trust’s ambitious Discovery Centre project. The funding will help the Trust as they progress plans for the new Discovery

The Scottish housing market lost further momentum in March according to the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Residential Market Survey, as rising borrowing costs and wider geopolitical uncertainty weighed on buyer confidence and sales activity. Whilst prices were reported to ha

The Housing Finance Corporation has expanded its capital markets offering with a series of new programmes and funding structures designed to broaden access to long-term finance for housing associations across the UK. In late 2025, The Housing Finance Corporation enhanced its capital markets presence

Residents in Lochside are being encouraged to have their say on regeneration plans for land previously occupied by a former high school. Wheatley Homes South and Dumfries and Galloway Council are hosting an information event next week (Wednesday, 15 April) on its proposals to develop the site of the

New research by Development Trusts Association Scotland (DTAS) shows a record 320 communities moved to buy or lease local buildings in Scotland in the past 12 months – an increase of 300% since 2024. There is now a significant number of buildings in community ownership across Scotland, ranging

SFHA commission new research from Professor Duncan Maclennan and the David Hume Institute to better understand the sector’s impact on the Scottish economy.

Building on the theme of its Homes Build Futures public campaign, sector body Homes for Scotland (HFS) has announced the shortlist for its 2026 awards programme.  With best practice examples spanning the length and breadth of the country, the awards highlight the vast contribution home building

A caring clan of befrienders will use 'sole power' to raise funds for a brilliant cause.

Miller Homes has launched the first round of its community fund in 2026, welcoming local causes and groups across Scotland to apply for a share of £10,000. The homebuilder is calling on groups that are looking to make lasting impact to the community near its developments. Applications are now

Greater clarity on build-to-rent (BTR) exemptions within the Housing (Scotland) Bill's secondary legislation has the potential to unlock over 8,000 stalled rental homes across Scotland, placing Edinburgh and Glasgow "firmly back on investors' radars", according to JLL's Big Six Residential Developme

A local community project is inviting people across the Highlands to share their experiences of housing issues, including dealings with landlords and short-term lets. The aim is to build a clearer picture of how housing concerns are handled in practice.