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CALA Group has launched a Sustainability Strategy to help the business achieve its targets of building homes that are operationally net zero carbon from 2030. The strategy will see the firm reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions in line with the Scottish Government’s 2045 target and ahead of

A social enterprise is giving people who are homeless access to a virtual address so they can access vital services as part of a pilot initiative in England. ProxyAddress has partnered with organisations including Lewisham Council, Barclays, Monzo, Monese, Crisis, The Big Issue, Ordnance S

Care and Repair Edinburgh has launched a free home draught-proofing service for older or disabled Edinburgh residents. The charity has been serving Edinburgh’s older and disabled community or over 30 years and completes around 4,000 jobs every year in homes across the city to enable older peop

A team of tradespeople from Safer Homes, a community service for householders living in North Lanarkshire who need additional safety and security measures, has helped 137 families with essential repairs to their homes since the start of the pandemic. Created in October 2012, the service sees dedicat

An Edinburgh resident's dream of owning her own home has become a reality thanks to the Golden Share affordable housing scheme.

Independent living specialist Blackwood has appointed a new chairperson who has pledged to continue its innovative approach to transforming the lives of people with disabilities and older people – particularly through greater use of design and technology. Julie McDowell has more than 20 years

The transfer of operations from Hunters Hall Housing Co-operative to Hillcrest Homes was formally completed today, following months of preparations and consultation with the housing cooperative’s tenants. Under the terms of the transfer, which secures the future for the Housing Co-op’s 2

The Scottish Housing Regulator (SHR) has published the outcome of its annual risk assessment of social landlords as well as updated engagement plans for Registered Social Landlords (RSLs). The main areas the Regulator will focus on in its engagement with social landlords are the impact of the COVID-

Tom Leggeat, managing director of Springfield Partnerships, part of the Springfield Group, is next up to offer his congratulations to Scottish Housing News on our 20th anniversary year. “Scottish Housing News is an invaluable source of news for the sector, particularly in the affordable h

Osprey Housing is freezing rents for tenants across the north-east until next year, then capping rents for at least another two years. The freeze comes as Osprey Housing and Osprey Housing Moray become a single entity today in a move poised to deliver a range of streamlined benefits for tenants and

Cunninghame Housing Association has completed work on its new build housing development at Treeswoodhead, Kilmarnock.

Plans by Waverley Housing Association to demolish existing multi-storey properties in the ageing Upper Langlee estate in Galashiels to make way for 109 new low-rise homes have been approved by Scottish Borders Council.

Almost 150 new homes for social rent are taking shape as part of the Queens Quay regeneration project in Clydebank.

A local Bield retirement manager with three decades of experience has hailed the importance of community spirit as an integral part of the development. Beginning her career at just 17, Rachael England (Rae) has been working within the housing sector in the area since 1982 and joined Bield in 1991.

North Lanarkshire Council's successful Open Market Purchase Scheme has met and exceeded its target for the year, bringing more than 100 homes back into use for rent across the area. The scheme allows the purchase of houses for sale on the open market in areas where there is a clear demand for that t