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A new structure for tribunals in Scotland came into effect on December 1 with the launch of a Housing and Property Chamber of the First-tier Tribunal for Scotland. The Housing and Property Chamber will take over the work of the former Private Rented Housing Panel (PHRP) and the Homeowner Housing Pan

Around two thirds of social landlords in Scotland have insufficient in-house skills and capacity to deliver an expanded programme of new affordable housing beyond what they currently have planned, a new survey has revealed. According to the poll, this includes one third who say they have no or insuf

John Blackwood Action to ban nine private landlords from renting properties in Glasgow has been welcomed by the Scottish Association of Landlords.

The Accounts Commission has criticised Falkirk Council for being “slow in grasping the nettle” of tackling major financial challenges ahead. In a report out today the local authority watchdog says it is “disappointed” at the amount of progress at Falkirk since last August.

(from left) Albert Henderson MBE, tenant Angela Hair and energy minister Paul Wheelhouse Paul Wheelhouse MSP, minister for business, innovation and energy, has visited Broomhill in Greenock to hear how its new £7 million district heating system is resulting in warmer, more energy efficient homes wi

A GLC solicitor and caseworker with a client Govan Law Centre (GLC) has welcomed the news that the Big Lottery Fund’s Investing in Communities Programme is providing a grant over three years to establish its Private Rented Tenants Project.

A homeless shelter in Glasgow opens its doors today for what is expected to be it busiest ever year this Christmas. The Glasgow Winter Night Shelter provides basic emergency accommodation to people who have nowhere else to sleep as temperatures drop. Last year it hosted 605 people on 4,060 occasions

The Scottish Housing Regulator has decided to end the appointment of the statutory manager at Wellhouse Housing Association after almost two years. Publishing a revised regulation plan on Wednesday, the Regulator said Wellhouse has made good progress in dealing with the issues that led to the statut

Six hundred new homes will be built in East Ayrshire and hundreds more improved in the next five years as East Ayrshire Council embarks on a £131 million programme of refreshing and renewing its housing stock. The new housing programme will be in addition to the council’s commitment of almost £5

Plans to invest £163 million into building almost 1,200 affordable homes in the Scottish Borders have been approved by councillors. However, it came with a warning that the construction sector would have to be worked with closely in order to see the plans delivered.

Innovative design solutions could play a crucial role in helping to ensure that Scotland’s existing housing stock is equipped to meet the changing needs and expectations of a rapidly ageing population, Trust Housing Association has said.

The four remaining blocks on the Lincoln Avenue site, which have been upgraded as part of a £13m improvement project More than 50 new affordable homes are taking shape as part of a £20 million regeneration project in Glasgow’s north-west.

Unite members taking part in September's strike A Scotland-wide strike fund appeal has been launched to support workers taking industrial action at Wishaw & District Housing Association.

Sanctions on welfare payments cost more to administer than they save and are being handed out without evidence that they actually work, according to today’s report from the National Audit Office (NAO). The independent watchdog of state spending said that imposing a financial penalty on a claimant

Bill Banks Kingdom Housing Association has launched a Community Initiatives Fund to provide donations of up to a maximum of £2,000 for local voluntary organisations working to improve the communities where the Association operates.