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An empty property in Alyth that had been unoccupied for over six years The value of long-term private empty homes brought back into use across Scotland in the last year exceeded £110 million, according to a new report.

Lowther Homes has further expanded its portfolio of affordable homes for rent with the acquisition of 21 new-build apartments in Hamilton. The two-bedroom flats, built by Barratt Homes, are situated in the town’s Silver Bell development. With rent starting at £500 per month, each apartment featur

Kingdom Housing Association has completed a pioneering mobile working programme that has seen staff issued with over 300 mobile phones and tablets, specially selected to suit the requirements of their different jobs, which is already delivering greater efficiency and streamlining the delivery of ser

HRH The Duke of Gloucester (right) officially opens the new offices of Melville Housing Association alongside chair Bob Anderson Dalkeith’s historic Corn Exchange, one of Midlothian’s most culturally significant buildings, has received royal approval following its official opening by HRH The Duk

Citizens Advice Scotland chair Dominic Notarangelo has resigned with immediate effect with vice chair Agnes Robson appointed to the role of acting chair. Notarangelo’s resignation comes before the publication of an independent review by Deloitte into the charity’s governance.

Residents of an Edinburgh housing estate are to benefit from cheaper energy bills after a new green energy scheme was given the go-ahead. People living in Dumbiedykes can look forward to lower costs after the Tower Power project received a funding award of £821,200 from the Scottish Government’s

The Alness community is set to benefit from a new homes boost after Albyn Housing Society took handover of the first phase of its new Dalmore development. Featuring a total of 37 homes including 10 for purchase via the LIFT scheme, 12 for mid-market rent and 15 for rent with the Highland Council, th

Partick Housing Association attracted over 350 visitors to Mansfield Park for this year's Partick Community Festival. With the sunshine splitting the skies for the most part, people were entertained by a diverse programme of musicians and dancers.

A group of brave staff from West of Scotland Housing Association (WSHA) faced the challenge of Tough Mudder to raise nearly £1500 for two very worthwhile causes. The money will be split between WSHA’s corporate charities, The Eileen McCallum Trust and Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF).

Tenants at two Fife retirement housing developments were able to sing for their supper while giving thanks for the positive impact volunteers have had on their lives and homes. Bield’s Anderson Court, in Fife – just one of the developments thanking volunteers for their hard work – played host

Langstane Housing Association is partnering with youth employment charity, WorkingRite, for the seventh year in a row. Support from the Scottish Government’s People and Communities Fund, will allow this Aberdeen service to support another 25 local young people through work-based training – takin

Scotland is storming ahead of the rest of the UK in building new homes, according to new figures from the Scottish Government. SNP Housing Minister Kevin Stewart confirmed that the rate of housebuilding in Scotland last year outstripped figures for England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Trust Housing received recognition of their commitment to excellence after achieving the European Foundation of Quality Management’s prestigious ‘Committed to Excellence’ award. Trust was presented with the award at the 25th Anniversary of the Scottish Awards for Business Excellence at the Edi

Anderson Regeneration Phase 4 & 5 - Sanctuary Scotland Housing. Councillor George Redmond, Chair of Transforming Communities A missing link in one of Scotland’s most famous streets will be restored thanks to a £60 million regeneration project.