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Dame Angela Watkinson Two pieces of legislation that will make it easier for authorities to identify criminal landlords in England were introduced by MPs yesterday.

Young people face considerable challenges navigating the housing market, with those on low and insecure incomes vulnerable and at potential risk of homelessness, according to a new report from the University of St Andrews published today. “Housing Generation Rent - What are the Challenges for Hous

Graeme Brown Reforming Scotland’s private rented sector to make it fit for the 21st Century and fair for all is the theme of a major conference taking place today.

Nick Williams Castlehill Housing Association’s longest serving committee member Dr Nick Williams is to leave the Association after 28 years of service.

Alex Neil Charities and groups that work with people who receive benefits will play a crucial role in developing Scotland’s new social security powers, social justice secretary Alex Neil will say today.

Aileen McLeod Scottish landowners will have to accept “the public responsibilities that come with that ownership” following the introduction of new land reform legislation.

Roman Fields Places for People has picked up two further accolades for an affordable housing development in the former mining village of Twechar, East Dunbartonshire.

Housing minister Margaret Burgess with Fortune Place resident Mrs Jean Ross Housing minister Margaret Burgess has visited the first residents at a recently completed development that is set to become a new model of housing for older people.

Prospect Community Housing has launched a new website which aims to bring together online services for tenants with community information for everyone. The new site is fully mobile friendly, automatically adjusting so it can be viewed on any device including smartphones.

Contractors building Stirling Council’s ambitious affordable housing project at Goosecroft Road have given a boost to the local community. Construction and manufacturing business CCG (Scotland) Ltd visited Start-Up Stirling last week to contribute a substantial donation, as part of their community

Naomi Eisenstadt The Scottish Government’s new independent adviser has pledged to hold ministers to account over its efforts to lift people out of poverty.

Scottish Veterans Residences’ new supported housing development for veterans in the East End of Glasgow has been commended in the Saltire Society’s Housing Design Awards 2015. The £6.7 million housing complex has been helping veterans who struggle with civilian life since it opened in October l

A distant relative of David Livingstone, the famous Scots explorer of Africa, has celebrated her 100th birthday with friends at Bield’s Flexicare Service in Glasgow. Chrissy Miller, who lives in Glasgow and has help seven days a week from Bield’s Glasgow Flexicare team – a service that looks t

Annie Mauger Social landlords in Scotland should consider future tenants when analysing the value for money of what they do, according to a new report.

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has agreed to explore the possibility of investing a portion of the pension fund it shares with The Highland Council in building social and affordable housing. Malcolm Burr, chief executive of the Western Isles council, has confirmed that the proposal will be discussed at t