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Artist's impression of the interior of a ‘FIT Home’ A groundbreaking Highland project that could transform the lives of people with complex health needs by combining modular home design and ‘Internet of Things’ technology has been shortlisted for the prestigious Saltire Society award for inn

The 2017 SURF Awards have now opened with a brand new Housing Award and will be accepting applications until 5pm on September 18. The awards are delivered each year by SURF, an independent network of regeneration organisations, in partnership with the Scottish Government. The purpose is to highlight

To help raise awareness of Pancreatic Cancer in Scotland, Glasgow firm Just Employment Law have picked up the baton will be hosting a Glitzy Summer Ball in aid of the charity on Saturday. With around 500 guests set to attend the event at the Radisson Blu Hotel, one lucky attendee will also be drivin

West Whitlawburn Housing Co-operative's Benmore Tower in Cambuslang Social landlords across Scotland have moved to reassure residents of their respective tower blocks following the fatal fire in London.

MSPs have taken evidence from construction professionals on whether the current building regulations in Scotland are operating effectively. During a meeting at the Scottish Parliament, the local government and communities committee discussed if there are widespread problems with new-build homes, if

The TIS National Excellence Awards 2017 ceremony took place on June 11 and saw tenant and resident groups and landlords come out on top as they scooped the top prizes for their outstanding work and commitment within the Scottish housing sector. This year, the Tenants Information Service (TIS) receiv

Les Allan Osprey Housing Moray has predicted that the area is set to benefit from a development boom as part of its corporate plan over the next three years.

The sheltered housing team at Port of Leith Housing Association have won an award for bringing the Scottish Social Services Council’s (SSSC) codes of practice to life at the SSS Awards. The event is held to recognise best practice and individuals who are making a real difference to the lives of th

Roseanna Cunningham The Scottish Government is to launch a public consultation as it plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 90% by 2050.

Scotland’s Housing Network (SHN) is to set up a new mid-market rent (MMR) practice exchange and benchmarking service after a survey revealed a high level of interest within the Scottish social rented sector. Places are still available at the first meeting of the MMR practice exchange forum for soc

CCG Asset Management has made strong progress on its latest phase of window replacements for Port of Leith Housing Association. Beginning last month, works have consisted of traditional sash and case window replacement to around 130 pre-1919 properties and, PVC window replacement to around 70 post-1

NHS Tayside energy officer John Ruddy (left) and property environmental and quality manager Philip Wilde at Ninewells Hospital Staff at NHS Tayside are learning how they can save energy at home and in the workplace as part of a new energy efficiency campaign.

Kevin Stewart Housing minister Kevin Stewart has confirmed that Scottish Government resources could be used to buy back housing for the public sector but only where it is deemed appropriate to do so.

Annual affordable housing supply programme approvals and completions A rise in housing completions and approvals for housing associations in Scotland has been largely welcomed by the sector though calls have been made for the delivery of new homes to be improved even further.

CCG (Scotland) Ltd is set to commence work on a new affordable housing project in Carluke this month. The Glasgow-based construction company has been commissioned by South Lanarkshire Council to create 24 new houses for social rent at Belstane Gate in the north of the town. The properties are situat