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Free online support has been launched to help Universal Credit claimants with their personal finances. Money Advice Service’s Online Money Manager is an interactive tool that offers personalised advice to help people make the most of their money while on Universal Credit. It offers help and advice

A new digital application for Scotland’s register of landlords has gone live across the country. The application will make it much easier for anyone to search the public register of landlords; for landlords to apply for or renew their registration; and for local authorities to maintain the registe

The roll-out of the UK government’s Right to Rent scheme into Scotland and other devolved parts of the UK is “imminent”, according to new report which found it is leading to discrimination against foreign nationals and Britons from ethnic minorities. The scheme requires landlords to check the

Gordon Nelson The Federation of Master Builders in Scotland (FMB Scotland) has called for a "diverse mix of new homes" to make up the Scottish Government's plan for 50,000 new houses in five years.

The construction of another new council housing development in West Lothian is now underway. The 36-home development will see a mix of cottage flats and semi-detached homes/bungalows built in the Core Development Area (CDA) at Calderwood, East Calder.

Jonathan Fair McCarthy & Stone managing director, Jonathan Fair, reflects on the Scottish and UK government planning consultations and the growing need for older people’s housing.

Angela Constance The Child Poverty (Scotland) Bill has been published and will see Scotland become the only part of the UK with statutory targets in a bid to reduce the number of children experiencing the damaging effects of poverty by 2030.

MSPs on the Scottish Parliament's health and sport committee are to investigate whether or not integration authorities are doing enough to involve patients, carers, the third sector and other stakeholders in the design and future of health and social care. All integration authorities have a duty to

The Tenants Information Service (TIS) is inviting nominations for the TIS National Excellence Awards: Inspire to achieve, in association with the Scottish Government. The TIS National Excellence Awards recognise and honour landlords, tenants, residents, and community groups who are leading the way a

Blackwood's CleverCogs system The next five years in digital health and social care is a key topic at this year's Dundee SmartCare Convention, a free event in the Caird Hall tomorrow.

An alliance of eight independent community-controlled housing associations and co-operatives in the east of Glasgow has submitted a major funding bid to Glasgow City Council. Easterhouse Housing and Regeneration Alliance (EHRA) unites organisations which own own and manage 4,497 houses throughout Gr

Brenda Higgins Wishaw & District Housing Association has said it has "an opportunity for a fresh start" in its first statement since the Scottish Housing Regulator took statutory action to appoint a manager and five governing body members.

Kenny Stocks After 28 years as the organisation’s senior officer, Kenny Stocks has confirmed he will be retiring in May from his role as Chief Executive of Ardenglen Housing Association.

Ruth Maguire Scotland is leading the way in the UK in building affordable and social rented housing, the SNP has claimed following the publication of new figures from the Scottish Parliament Information Centre (SPICe).

Foreigners and British citizens without passports, particularly those from ethnic minorities, are being discriminated against in the private rental housing market as a result of the Right to Rent scheme designed to crack down on irregular immigration, according to a new report by the Joint Council f