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Ashleigh Simpson outlines the key findings from Scotland contained in a new report from Crisis looking at the impact of COVID-19 on people facing homelessness and service provision. Today Crisis publishes research that sheds light on the frontline response to the pandemic. Extraordinary action was t

Grant funding of £175K secured by Hillcrest Homes and Abertay Housing Association has been used to provide a vital lifeline for the Dundee community, funding a wide range of valuable support for those struggling as a result of COVID-19. The money, which came from the Supporting Communities Fun

Barclays has provided a £100,000 grant to help Wheatley Foundation continue lifeline services to help people most affected by the coronavirus crisis. The donation will help Wheatley Foundation extend its Emergency Response Fund, which has supported more than 5600 households since the star

A £2.2 million project led by Southside Housing Association to create Halfway Community Park in Cardonald has transformed underused greenspace surrounding Moss Heights flats, as well as reducing flood risk in the area.

Taylor Wimpey East Scotland has detailed plans to West Lothian Council for the provision of 190 new homes at Sibbalds Wynd, located off Sibbalds Brae in Bathgate.

Aberdeenshire Council is to move to a choice-based lettings approach next year which it said potential tenants greater choice over the type of property they wish to secure. The new process was agreed as the council’s communities committee approved an updated housing allocations policy earlier

A new report encourages social housing providers to sign and commit to the HouseProud Pledge Scheme to help ensure the welfare of their LGBTQ+ residents.

An online consultation survey has been launched as Perth & Kinross Council prepares to set its budget for 2021/22.

Emergency laws to offer security to renters during COVID-19 should be further extended to ease anxieties among tenants facing financial uncertainty while the logistics of mass vaccinations remains unclear, according to a property firm. Founders of landlord estate agency Portolio said they 

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has confirmed updated guidance to firms setting out enhanced support that should be available to mortgage borrowers experiencing payment difficulties as a result of coronavirus. 

CALA Homes (East) has submitted a planning application for new homes on land made available after the completion of the Queensferry Crossing following engagement from the local community.

In the latest part of Angus Council’s determination to make the local housing market as accessible as possible for home seekers, 22 affordable homes will be built at Victoria Grange in Monifieth.

Tackling the huge financial challenges facing local government exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic will be a "major task" and addressing them should be an early priority in the next parliamentary session, according to the Scottish Parliament’s local government and communities committee.

Queens Cross Housing Association has teamed up with Scottish Autism to help the charity improve the quality of life of autistic people living in north Glasgow. The Association has converted a former care home in Springbank Street into new supported accommodation and a Day Opportunity.

Kingdom Housing Association graduate trainee Grant McManus writes a guest blog for CIH Scotland where he is currently undertaking work experience. As Scotland’s population continues to age, the number of those living with or directly affected by dementia is expected to rise considerably. With