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A Panel of Parliamentarians and experts have called for urgent action to regenerate a significant proportion of the estimated 527,000 sheltered housing properties in the UK, to provide good quality, accessible homes for people in later life that meet contemporary standards and expectations.

“We have a theory of change which demonstrates the changes we are hoping to see in people's lives that will ultimately help us achieve our vision of a world where everyone has an equal chance to create a safe and supportive place to call home.” Returning to the subject of homelessness, K

A Lanarkshire televisual services company has secured tenders with three local housing associations after the business owner accessed support and guidance from Business Gateway. Televisual Services Glasgow, which provides satellite and aerial installations, as well as TV wall mounts and CCTV, has be

UK mortgage rates have fallen, with the lowest five-year fixed rate dropping below 4% for the first time since April 2024. Nationwide Building Society is leading the charge, offering a 3.99% five-year fix and cutting other fixed deals by up to 0.25 percentage points.

The number of new homes registered by the National House Building Council (NHBC) in Scotland has increased by 4% over the past 12 months, according to new figures.

Leading figures from within the housing sector are being urged to become mentors as part of a new scheme designed to equip executives, senior managers and board members with the tools to drive the industry forward. The programme aims to become the largest and most influential for the Scottish sector

Housing associations, councils and campaigning organisations for the elderly and disabled are signing up for September's Housing & Social Care Accessibility Summit organised by Horizon Housing and Scottish Housing News and supported by headline sponsor Campion Homes.

Thousands of empty houses have cost Angus Council more than £4 million in rent in the past five years, according to new figures.

After a closely fought election period, Julie Haydon has been chosen by Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) members as the organisation’s next vice president. Julie Haydon, director of corporate services at Wolverhampton Homes, received over 51 per cent of the votes cast and was elected ahead

Revised plans for a purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) development in the Canonmills area of Edinburgh have been approved. 

A former Glasgow school building that dates back to the early 20th century is set to be restored and transformed into flats. East End Glasgow Retail Ltd will convert the former Canning Place Public School at 201 St James Road into 34 new flats.

Views are sought from all heritage destinations with listed buildings across the UK to find out how much they pay on VAT on repairs, maintenance, and restoration.

A line-up of housing leaders and academics has called for urgent action to make sure the UK’s homes meet the needs of a rapidly ageing population. Speaking at the launch of Fit for our Future at the House of Lords earlier this month, Lord Richard Best hailed the campaign as “a great miss

Thompsons Solicitors is representing social housing tenants who are seeking damages after prolonged exposure to black mould. Claire Campbell, a partner at the firm, is handling 81 such cases. More than 90 per cent of the cases relate to tenants in housing association properties. Around a third live

Shetland Islands Council is asking anyone with properties to let to get in touch to help accommodate incoming council workers. With continued pressure on the local housing market, new council staff who are moving to Shetland are finding it difficult to find a place to live.