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Care inspectors have given Scotland’s biggest social landlord a glowing report for its sheltered housing service. GHA was praised by the Care Inspectorate for performing at a ‘very good level with areas of excellent practice’.

New research has suggested that two fifths (40 per cent) of Scottish non-homeowners do not believe they will ever be able to buy their own house. Bank of Scotland’s latest How Scotland Lives research has found that just over a quarter (26 per cent) believe this to be a normal situation to be in, w

Alison McDiarmid YourPlace factoring services director Alison McDiarmid has been elected as President of the Property Managers Association Scotland (PMAS).

Bellrock Close An organisation which provides residential accommodation for ex-UK servicemen and women has been chosen as charity of the year by Mast Architects.

In the final installment of this year’s Homeless Spotlight, Scottish Housing News talks to Crisis Skylight Edinburgh director Ann Landels. Tell us a little about your organisation and what services it provides

Today’s bumper edition of Homeless Spotlight sees Streetwork highlight its women’s project alongside a blog from its CEO Kenny Forsyth and an interview with a Streetyouth practitioner. Streetyouth works with young people up to their 26th birthday who are at risk of, or experiencing, homelessnes

Today’s bumper edition of Homeless Spotlight sees Streetwork highlight its women’s project alongside a blog from its CEO Kenny Forsyth and an interview with a Streetyouth practitioner. Streetwork Women’s Project (SWP) has supported women in Edinburgh who face severe and multiple d

The number of new affordable homes planned to be developed under a partnership between West Dunbartonshire Council and Wheatley Group is to be increased by over 60 per cent. Less than two years into the 10-year partnership, which initially set out to create 323 new properties over the decade, the pr

The Scottish Government has been urged to scrap plans for a six-month initial tenancy period for private landlords over fears it could force victims of domestic violence to stay in abusive relationships. Homeless Action Scotland has asked for an amendment to the Private Housing (Tenancies) Bill, set

Patrick Harvie Land reform minister Aileen McLeod has agreed to investigate the options for bringing Scotland's 11,000 hectares of vacant and derelict land into use for housebuilding.

The Scottish Government’s draft Budget Bill 2016-17 has been passed by a majority at the first parliamentary stage. During the debate, deputy first minister John Swinney told MSPs that he will support Scotland’s lowest paid earners and households in a budget that is about “wage rises, not tax

Scotland’s ageing population is at increasing electrical danger with almost 80 per cent of homes in disrepair, according to a new report. Electrical Safety First said that while the vast majority of older people in Scotland want to stay in their own homes, unsafe electrics can make that a risky bu

The launch of Fife’s new Health and Social Care Partnership was officially marked at a conference yesterday. Created by Fife Council and NHS Fife, the partnership is part of the Scottish Government’s ambitious programme of reform to ensure that health and social care provision across Scotland is

Generous staff at West of Scotland Housing Association (WSHA) gave it their all to raise £4,000 for Dyslexia Scotland and Crohn’s & Colitis UK. The two charities were the nominated corporate charities for 2015 and were presented with their cheques at a celebratory event with WSHA staff.

John presenting cheques to Dedridge Primary School, Braid House, Cederbank School, Eliburn Adult Training Centre and Beatlie School A 73 year old man from Livingston has gone the extra mile raising over £33,000 for charity with plans to continue fundraising.