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An initiative which offers rent-free accommodation to entice teachers to move to Moray has received its first beneficiary. Gillian Elliot has been handed the keys to the two-bedroom flat in Elgin where she will be able to live rent-free for the next six months.

(from left) Gordon Edwards, Grampian Housing Association; Neil Clapperton, Grampian Housing Association; Margaret Burgess MSP, Doug McLeod, Barrat Homes Grampian Housing Association celebrated a double achievement as it officially opened its 3,000th property built for social rent and also marked its

Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) has come out against news that UK government ministers are reportedly considering plans that will stop young people from being able to claim tax credits, saying the plans will compound the challenges already facing vulnerable young Scots and will lead more into poverty

A new scheme is to be launched which will allow people in Glasgow who cannot afford a deposit to buy their home. Local councillors are expected to give the green light to a new partnership with Glasgow Credit Union this week.

Irene Campbell Irene Campbell has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of Linthouse Housing Association.

A Bield Day Care centre in Falkirk has been able to relaunch its Evening Support service after receiving much needed grant funding. Bield had been running the service at its Thornhill Court Day Care development every Tuesday and Wednesday evening for over 18 months, but due to lack of funds the serv

Cloch Housing Association is appealing for nominations for its first annual Superhero Neighbour Awards which recognise the unsung champions making a difference in the community. The awards pay tribute to Cloch residents who have made a significant difference to the lives of their neighbours or the l

Landlord Accreditation Scotland (LAS) in partnership with West Lothian Council is offering a free seminar for private landlords who are registered with the local authority. To be held at West Lothian Civic Centre on Thursday 20 August at 1.30pm the event will cover:

Private rented sector campaign group Generation Rent has launched an urgent funding drive after revealing it has only two months of funding left. The campaign, which has become a national voice of private renters for professionally managed, secure, decent and affordable homes, needs to raise £60,00

Glasgow City Council has committed itself to building 25,000 new homes in the city over the next decade. To be delivered in partnership with the public and private sectors, the announcement forms part of the council’s People Make Glasgow Home housing strategy.

(from left) Eildon tenant Ms Lorraine Watson, Calum Kerr MP and Eildon’s chairman Trevor Burrows Calum Kerr MP was the guest of honour at the opening ceremony of one of Eildon Housing Association’s latest new developments.

(from left) Jim MacIntyre (Team Manager, Building Services), Cllr Judy Hamilton, Cllr Linda Erskine, John Mills (Head of Housing) An ambitious town centre revitalisation plan for Lochgelly is taking shape now that Fife Council is progressing work on the project’s affordable housing element.

Bob Allan The man who led the transfer of Glasgow’s council housing stock is to be remembered in a new initiative that bears his name.

Dan Cookson Rent controls can unintentionally push up prices and reduce quality rather than heralding more affordable tenancies, according to a letting agent.

The housing site, next to Ulva School A crowdfunding initiative has been launched to help bring much needed affordable housing to an Argyll & Bute community.