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The Scottish Government and TPAS Scotland have jointly published two research reports which explore different aspects of tenant engagement and participation in the social housing sector.

Housebuilder Bellway has reported a notable increase in profits and home completions in the first half of its financial year, reflecting a strengthening housing market.

Scotland's housing market experienced a 4.6% annual increase in average property prices, reaching £187,000 in January 2025, according to the latest House Price Index (HPI).

Veterans Housing Scotland has been named one of the recipients of the latest Jean Guild Grants from the Old Edinburgh Club. The VHS project entitled ‘Veterans Housing Scotland – Celebrating 110 Years’ will include the research and publication of more than 100 years of innovative pr

The Scottish Government has called on UK Government ministers to urgently deliver a targeted energy bill discount to protect customers in greatest need and drive down high fuel poverty rates. The final report of the Social Tariff Working Group – comprising energy suppliers, consumer and fuel p

Scottish Borders Housing Association (SBHA) has completed the conversion of a former block of eight bedsit flats into four newly refurbished homes in Newtown St Boswells.

Langstane Housing Association's Housing Support Service has received recognition following its first inspection by the Care Inspectorate. The dedicated team in Aberdeen has been awarded three grade-5 ‘very good’ and one grade-4 ‘good’ ratings, signifying an excellent standard

As part of the ongoing commitment to deliver a net zero Argyll and Bute, councillors have approved a response to a Scottish Government consultation on community benefit funds. A community benefit fund is a voluntary fund established by a developer involved in renewable energy projects, most often in

Tenants' union Living Rent is calling on the Scottish Government to extend protections after highlighting research which shows rent increases could double after the emergency rent adjudication measures end on 31 March. Newly updated Private Residential Tenancy rent adjudication figures have found th

People with concerns about unsafe cladding in their properties can apply to a £10 million fund to have their building assessed.

Clackmannanshire Council's ambitious Be the Future programme, designed to transform how the council operates and delivers services, has taken a significant step forward, with councillors agreeing to a new way of working that puts citizens at the centre of decision-making and generates new investment

Union Technical, a Glasgow-based energy services firm, has doubled its turnover between 2023 and 2024 by posting results of £44 million compared to the £21m in 2023. The firm that specialising in energy-efficient retrofitting experienced significant growth during 2023 and 2024 with a num

Signalling the final chapter of its Newton Farm development in Cambuslang, Taylor Wimpey West Scotland has started construction on the final phase of new homes.

Ayrshire Housing has handed over the keys to 25 new homes to tenants in the village of Tarbolton. The housing association secured the social rent homes as part of the wider Hallrig Heights development by local construction company Hayhill Developments, which has completed 67 homes for sale on site.

The House of Lords was the setting for the launch of the 2025 UK Housing Review yesterday with event host Lord Richard Best urging all political parties to engage and utilise the publication when setting future housing policy.