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Adam Lang By Adam Lang, head of communications and policy at Shelter Scotland

Average private rents in Scotland are rising faster than anywhere else in the UK, according to new figures. Figures from Homelet’s Rental Index show the average private rent in Scotland rose 11.4 per cent from the 12 months since April last year and the average cost is more than £700 a month.

Alison Scott (left) and Helen Donald cut the birthday cake A sheltered housing complex in Maryhill has celebrated its 25th birthday with a party to mark the quarter century.

An eight-week consultation has been launched by Moray Council on revised guidance to private developers on accessible housing for the elderly and disabled. Once approved, the document will form part of the current Moray Local Development Plan.

Alastair Cameron cuts the ribbon on Moray Fresh Start’s new distribution centre, watched by (l-r) Chris Emson, Mary Nelson and Cath Green from the MFS committee Alastair Cameron, chief executive of Scottish Churches Housing Action, comments after opening a new distribution centre for Moray Fresh S

How George Square will look during the Homeless World Cup A project which provides pop up spaces for LGBTI people to engage with and celebrate sport is to make a return to Glasgow during this year’s Homeless World Cup.

The Planning Board of East Dunbartonshire Council has reiterated its call for a planning inquiry to be held to determine an appeal against refused permission to build 140 homes on greenbelt near Torrance. The council has spoken out against the Scottish Government's decision to call in the appeal by

Link Group Ltd has recently completed the £2.5 million comprehensive refurbishment of properties at Buccleuch Street, Glasgow.

Artist’s impression of the new homes at Mollins Gate, Moodiesburn Link Group Ltd and developer Lovell have announced a £6 million project to create 55 high-quality affordable and open market homes in Moodiesburn, North Lanarkshire.

West Lothian Council has been named as one of the UK's top three local authorities at the highly prestigious UK Housing Awards 2016, organised by the Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) and Inside Housing magazine. West Lothian Council was shortlisted in two categories for the awards, which recogni

An Argyll and Bute housing support project has praised a pioneering initiative which they say allows the service to support young people to a healthier and more independent life.

Barclays Mortgages has made the controversial move to reintroduce the 100 per cent mortgage back into the UK housing market. Such products were slammed in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis for being a major catalyst of the meltdown.

Pictured (l-r): Alison Hempsey and Marianne McJannett A lawyer who works closely with Registered Social Landlords (RSLs), the third sector and commercial organisations has been promoted at TC Young.

Stirling Council has encouraged local private landlords and agents to register for an upcoming Open Day and Conference. The annual event – which provides an opportunity for landlords and agents to meet key players in the private rented sector in Stirling, gather information and seek advice – wil

Pictured: Janet Strang, chairperson of Cunninghame HA, and Isabella Salvona and Alice Bruce of the Saltcoats Sea Queen Festival Committee Representatives from the Saltcoats Sea Queen Festival Committee have been presented with a cheque in the amount of £1,000 by Janet Strang, chairperson of Cunning