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West Lothian Council has launched a self-help guide for people who are at risk of repossession or facing eviction from their home. The West Lothian Court Advice Project is available to help anyone who, potentially, may face eviction as a result of non-payment of debts and is about to go to court. Th

Sanctuary Scotland recently helped bring Aberdeen’s sheltered tenants together for a day of light physical activity. The housing provider teamed up with Sport Aberdeen and Castlehill Housing Association to run fun, confidence-building sessions at Westburn Outdoor Centre.

Housing prices in Scotland increased only marginally in January, up £137 (0.1%), to make the average home in the country worth £171,407, according to Your Move. Over the last 12 months, however, average prices have risen by £2,600 - equivalent to annual growth of 1.5%.

North Berwick Twelve locations in Scotland have been named among the Best Places to Live in Britain by The Sunday Times, with North Berwick named as the best place to live in Scotland.

Glasgow Sheriff Court - courtesy of Street View The former finance director of Wheatley Group appeared in court yesterday and admitted to charges of voyeurism and sexual assault.

As the number of individuals diagnosed with dementia is predicted to rise to 19,473 every year by 2020, a new report has concluded that the housing sector has a critical role to play in meeting the needs of people living with the condition. Commissioned by CIH Scotland to give a better understanding

A stable block which was home to dozens of working horses in Glasgow is to be turned into flats for mid-market rent. GHA, part of Wheatley Group, is behind the multi-million pound plans which will save – and breathe new life into – the Bell Street Stables in the Merchant City, a category B-liste

(from left) Thenue’s chief executive Charles Turner; Kevin Stewart MSP, Councilor George Redmond, convenor of development and regeneration services at Glasgow City Council and Owen Stewart, chair of Thenue Housing A multi-million housing boost for Bridgeton in Glasgow’s East End was unveiled by

New research into mid-market rent (MMR) has found high satisfaction levels among tenants living in the properties but there is still limited awareness among many people about what mid-market rent is, the potential benefits it offers and whether it might be an option open to them. The research was co

Housing and homelessness charity Shelter Scotland has welcomed calls from the chief inspector of prisons for more help for inmates during transition and highlighted the important role that safe and affordable housing can play. David Strang said that greater work is needed to address the challenges f

Stephen Profili (centre) with the Scottish regional leadership team (from left) regional commercial director Scott Mercer; regional sales director Helen Dow; regional managing director Stephen Profili; regional partnerships director Sarah Freel and regional operations director Adam Forrest Partnersh

A triathlon event held at Dundee’s David Lloyd Health Club last weekend has raised over £1000 for Dundee Foodbank. Over 45 people competed in the event, with representatives from David Lloyd Leisure, Monifieth Triathlon Club, Dundee Sweatshop and Hillcrest Housing Association taking part.

(from left) DGHP chairman David McMillan, from Stranraer; Rena Gardiner, from Moffat; Lesley Baird, chief executive of TPAS Scotland; Ronald Ritchie, from Lochmaben; Doreen Cowan, from the Lochans; Harry McGrath, student from Auchencairn who created a DGHP volunteer film; Pat McTaggart, of Kirkcudbr

Hanover Court resident Mary Connolly reading Roald Dahl with the pupils Pupils at Dunblane Primary School are bridging the generational gap by organising regular meet-ups with residents from a local housing association for older people.

Kevin Stewart launches the tenant scrutiny guide at the Housing Festival 2017 A best practice guide to embedding tenant scrutiny in social housing has been officially launched by Scottish Government minister for local government and housing Kevin Stewart.