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An ambitious programme of investment in homes is at the centre of £100 million spending plans approved by South Lanarkshire Council.

A wide-ranging report into UK poverty levels has highlighted the greater availability of affordable social housing in Scotland as a key factor for keeping the country’s poverty rate down. Publishing its state of the nation report on poverty in the UK today, the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF)

Councillors in Aberdeen have agreed to adopt a ‘gold’ standard for new local authority housing as part of an ongoing programme to deliver 2,000 additional homes. 

Housing and social care provider Mears Group has launched an independent scrutiny board to be chaired by former Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) CEO, Terrie Alafat. The board, one part of a new resident engagement model, will have the right to roam across Mears, will sit equally alongside the PL

A Bill to protect private sector tenants by introducing measures to limit rent increases and to increase the availability of information about rent levels was launched by Pauline McNeill MSP this week.

Seven local authorities from the north of Scotland gathered in Aberdeen last week to discuss plans to tackle homelessness.

Energy bills for about 15 million British households are set to fall this April after Ofgem lowered price caps.

A new charter that sets out Glasgow City Council’s approach to dealing with breaches of planning control was given approval today.

Changes to how people heat and power their homes have been set out as part of a new climate action plan for Fife.

Wheatley Group has gained planning permission to develop 32 mid-market rent flats on the site of a car park in Calton. Designed by John Gilbert Architects, the part six-storey, part four-storey building will be located on land bounded by Great Dovehill, Little Dovehill and Bell Street.

North Ayrshire Council’s ambitious plans to build the next generation of council homes moved forward this week after a £19 million agreement was signed with partners hub South West Scotland. Contractor Ashleigh (Scotland) Ltd is scheduled to start later this month on 116 new modern, affo

Chartered Institute of Housing president Aileen Evans has launched a new guide to help housing organisations raise their game on mental health.

Shelter Scotland's policy advocacy officer Jessica Husbands offers an in-depth analysis of the latest homelessness statistics from the Scottish Government.

ng homes’ commitment to meet the Customer Service Excellence Standard has been recognised following a recent review. Assessor Robert Sullivan said he was impressed by the commitment to customer service excellence that was displayed by staff at all levels within the organisation and commented o

Abertay Housing Association has completed work to extend the property of a tenant with severe developmental delay. (from left) Dean - Abertay HA maintenance manager, Steve Ward - QAPM director, Margaret (Claire’s gran), Claire, Karen, Jodie Taylor – QAPM office manager, Paul –