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Housing and care provider Blackwood scored a hi-tech hat trick by creating a show-stopping annual event to show how it is helping to transform lives. Blackwood has earned a reputation for its highly creative and engaging yearly showcases, which feature life-changing technology and innovative display

Excellent attendance at Glen Oaks Housing Association’s 25th AGM Tenant scrutiny was given the spotlight at Glen Oaks Housing Association’s 25th AGM. Eleanor Stewart, a member of the Association’s Service Improvement Group, gave an overview of the Group’s work so far and how their scrutiny a

Fife Alliance members during their visit to social enterprise Furniture Plus Fife Housing Association Alliance, the collaborative partnership between the four Fife based Associations (Fife, Glen, Kingdom & Ore Valley), has devised an in-house CPD training programme for staff to increase their kn

A multi-million social pound housing development in Bourtreehill officially got underway last week. Provost Ian Clarkson joined local councillors and officers from North Ayrshire Council to celebrate the progress of the £4.5 million housing project on the site of the former Fencedyke Primary School

Linstone Housing Association is the only housing association in Scotland to be shortlisted for the Herald Society Awards 2016. The Association is a finalist in the category of Health and Social Care Integration for the Housing Hub which works within the Community Connectors project and works with tw

James Battye By James Battye, policy officer with Shelter Scotland

Housebuilder CALA Group has announced its fourth consecutive year of record profits despite gross margins falling as a result of the “challenging” market. Revenues rose 15 per cent to £587.1 million and pre-tax profits rose 18 per cent to £60.1m as the group celebrated “significant” award

Student accommodation provider and property developer Downing has submitted a planning application for a 374 bed development in Aberdeen. Prepared by architects Fletcher Joseph Associates, the plans will see the development of an empty brownfield site on John Street, which has been left derelict fol

LGBT Youth Scotland’s Youth Commissioners want to hear from LGBT young people who have experience of homelessness. The group are gathering young people’s stories to help evidence the need for a National Strategy that recognises the role discrimination plays in increasing the risk of homelessness

Housing minister Kevin Stewart The Scottish Government has moved to provide reassurance to Registered Social Landlords (RSLs) by committing to new legislation that will ensure they can continue to borrow money privately.

Michael Cameron The Scottish Housing Regulator said it will work constructively to deal with any challenges which may arise from forthcoming legislation which could see a reduction in its powers.

Raymond Shannon Raymond Shannon stepped down as chairperson of New Gorbals Housing Association during the Association’s AGM this month after four very busy years in the role.

Atrium Homes held its 18th Annual General meeting this week, the first in its new community based Kilmarnock headquarters. Members listened intently as chair Jim O’Neill introduced the Annual Report for 2015/16 and highlighted not only the successes of the past year but laid out Atrium’s plans f

The cost of renting privately in Scotland has remained unchanged over the last year, according to the latest release from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Figures unveiled yesterday revealed that private rents in Great Britain increased by 2.3 per cent in the 12 months to August with Englan

Daryl McIntosh Daryl McIntosh advises property managers to be well-prepared ahead of the introduction of new rules next year.