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Social landlords have recorded a significant drop in rent arrears, with levels falling by 7% since January and 10% compared to this time last year. The positive trend is welcome news for income management teams – but Housemark warns the progress could be short-lived. The findings, published in

Ayr Housing Aid Centre (AHAC) attended Turnberry to receive its Armed Forces Covenant Bronze Award this week in recognition of its commitment to supporting the armed forces, reserves and veterans.

Scotland Excel’s Flexible Procurement Service is celebrating its fifth anniversary after awarding its 135th contract - bringing the total value of contracts it has handled to £39 million. Since the service was launched in April 2020, it has been involved in 200 projects for 26 Scottish o

Living-led developer HUB and sustainable investment specialist Bridges Fund Management have joined forces with HGP, the Lloyds-backed equity investor in the UK Living sector, to deliver Shore Station, a student-living scheme in Leith. 

C~urb, a Link Group partner, has been appointed to the Procurement for Housing (PfH) Framework for planned maintenance and property refurbishment services across three specialist Lots: Kitchens, Bathrooms, and Property Refurbishment.

Ancho tenants have officially joined Cairn Housing Association following a successful transfer, which took effect on 1st April. To mark the occasion, a ribbon-cutting event was held at the former Ancho office, bringing together tenants, shareholding members, and former board members to celebrate thi

A comprehensive policy has been launched to ensure older people across Scotland are better protected and supported when facing domestic abuse. Bield has introduced a new ‘Responding to Domestic Abuse’ policy aimed at safeguarding older tenants and reinforcing its pledge to create safe li

Cunninghame Housing Association has acknowledged, with great sadness, the passing of former long-serving board member John Macdonald on 16th March 2025. John played a key role in establishing Cunninghame Housing Association in the 1980s. He was a founding member, first chairperson, and later secreta

Scotland’s known public sector procurement spend in 2022-23 delivered an estimated 120,000 full-time equivalent jobs and £7.5 billion to Scottish GDP, according to new figures. The sixth annual report on procurement activity in Scotland shows that known procurement spend generated an est

Barratt and David Wilson Homes has acquired three sites in and around Inverness with the aim to deliver more than 800 new homes.

Amendments to the Housing (Scotland) Bill that set out how rents will be capped in rent control areas have been lodged by the Scottish Government.

Student accommodation provider Unite Students has begun the construction phase of its new £124.5 million property in Glasgow.

The latest insights from an independent evaluation of a pilot programme to prevent youth homelessness are to be shared at a webinar later this month.

Two affordable housing initiatives are among six community projects across the Highlands and Islands that are set to share £965,807 following awards from The Scottish Land Fund (SLF). Lismore Community Trust has been awarded £83,596 to acquire a development plot of land in the village of

As Scotland’s residential lettings market continues to evolve, an increasing number of landlords are turning to smart home technology—not just as a nice-to-have feature, but as a strategic investment. From enhancing tenant satisfaction to improving property security and reducing maintena