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The security of smart domestic appliances that can be managed remotely must be improved to better protect users' privacy, research suggests. Experts have identified steps that manufacturers could take to improve the products' security, in a market that is forecast to be worth £80bn by 2022.The

Argyll Community Housing Association (ACHA) has completed the first phase of a £5 million housing development at Castle Wood Court in Helensburgh. Earlier this month, the development received a Secure by Design Award from Police Scotland.

The Scottish Housing Regulator has written to all RSLs to underline the importance of compliance with Regulatory Standards in the context of uncertainty around Brexit. The Regulator’s letter highlights Regulatory Standard 3 which requires each RSL to manage its resources to ensure financial we

A new campaign by Scottish Rural Action (SRA) is aiming to highlight the shortage of affordable homes in rural Scotland and its impact on rural communities.

Homelessness experts have called on the UK Government and the Scottish Government to work together following evidence that reductions in homelessness across Scotland have stalled. A new state-of-the-nation report produced by Heriot-Watt University on behalf of Crisis and the Joseph Rowntree Foundati

The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has said it is “deeply disappointed” that the Scottish Government's latest budget has effectively frozen funding for adaptations when there is already a shortfall. The 2019-20 Scottish Budget was approved by MSPs last week.

The first pipes at West Dunbartonshire Council's high-tech district heating network have been laid. The innovative system will see water taken from the Clyde, before being heated and transferred through a network of pipes to homes and businesses at the Queens Quay Development in Clydebank.

Dumfries and Galloway Housing Partnership (DGHP) has held a second series of successful job and training days in partnership with a local college. The events in Stranraer, Dumfries, Annan and Kirkconnel were popular across the region, with around 50 people attending the various days. They were held

Port of Leith Housing Association (PoLHA) and Fife Housing Group have been named in The Sunday Times’ 100 Best UK Not-For-Profit Organisations to Work For 2019. During an awards ceremony in central London on February 20, PoLHA was placed 42nd in the prestigious list with Fife Housing Group jus

Argyll Community Housing Association (ACHA) has held its annual Tenants’ and Members’ Conference in Inveraray. The conference focused on three key themes; getting involved, planning services for the future and rents and value for money. Breakout sessions focused on ideas and priorities g

Cloch Housing Association has prepared a draft document outlining how it will engage with its customers and is now consulting to explore whether it is going to be fit for purpose. The strategy explores how the Association and customers can work together to improve services and considers what further

The Scottish Government’s budget plan which provides more than £825 million of investment towards the delivery of affordable homes has been formally approved by the Scottish Parliament. Finance secretary Derek Mackay said the 2019-20 Scottish Budget provides £42.5 billion of invest

Demolition works have started at Holland Park, the former Strathclyde Police headquarters that is being transformed into rental housing by Moda Living and Apache Capital Partners. Under plans approved by Glasgow City Council in March 2018, Moda will redevelop the police complex on Pitt Street into 4

South Ayrshire Council has launched its Rapid Rehousing Transition Plan aimed at ending homelessness. The plan for 2019-2024 reflects a national push to prevent homelessness and minimise stays in temporary accommodation.

Work has been completed on brand new council homes in Armadale. The development at St Anthony's View is part of West Lothian Council's new-build housing programme.