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CaCHE knowledge exchange associate, Dr Gareth James, reflects on the recent CaCHE seminar which focused on evidence and experiences of short-term lets from three global cities: Sydney, Dublin and Edinburgh.

The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has named a house on the Isle of Skye on the shortlist for its Stephen Lawrence Prize 2019. The prize was set up in memory of the teenager who was on the road to becoming an architect when he was tragically murdered in 1993. Supported and founded by t

West of Scotland Housing Association (WSHA) has appointed Brian Gannon as chief executive. Currently head of housing & community regeneration at Thenue Housing Association, Brian brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to WSHA from his time working in the housing sector.

Castlehill Housing Association has progressed plans for 220 homes at Chapelwell.

The first phase of a window replacement and stonework repairs project at Linthouse Housing Association is to begin this month.

Dundee-based trades company Hillcrest Maintenance has teamed up with The Prince’s Trust to offer a local young person the opportunity to get hands-on experience in electrical installation. The six-week ‘Get Into Electrical’ course is a national employment initiative run by The Prin

The scale of homelessness in the UK is shocking, but we are determined to act – and the Housing First scheme gives us means to do so, writes Wheatley Group chief executive Martin Armstrong. Homelessness remains a blight on civilised society the world over.

The Scottish Housing Regulator has published a new information note for statutory appointees. A ‘statutory appointee’ is an additional officer appointed by the Regulator to the governing body of an RSL. Making these appointments is one of the statutory powers the Regulator has under the

Low carbon technology is to be used in a residential development for the first time in Scotland under plans submitted for more than 500 homes on the outskirts of Aberdeen.

Springfield Properties is one step closer to delivering a new 2,500 home village at Gavieside Farm, Livingston, after submitting plans for the first 502 homes.

The Scottish Government’s design champion Architecture and Design Scotland will be taking to the road during 2019 to run a series of workshops on the future of housing in Scotland.

Minister for local government, housing and planning Kevin Stewart MSP spent two days in the Highlands this week to see work underway on the ground to build affordable new homes. The focus of the visit on Tuesday was in Lochaber where a local housing delivery group, led by the Highland Council,

The Mayor of London is has been challenged to open a new era in house building as Ealing’s first 100% affordable residential tower is turned in for planning approval. 

Easthall Park Housing Co-operative has retained its Investors in People Platinum Award. The Co-operative first achieved the accreditation in June 2016.

Port of Leith Housing Association (PoLHA) has been recognised by the National Centre for Diversity for its ongoing commitment to equal opportunities and diversity in the workplace. The Association is set to be awarded the Investors in Diversity Standard on a conditional basis.