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Enquiries from prospective homebuyers and newly agreed home sales in Scotland have risen at their fastest rate in several years, according to the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Residential Market Survey.

An Aberdeen tenant has been recognised for her outstanding contributions in tenant participation in a career that has lasted over 25 years.   Betty Simpson was awarded the Lifetime Achievement in Tenant Participation last week at the Tenants Information Service (TIS) National Excellence awards

The drive to provide additional homes for rent in North Lanarkshire has reached a significant milestone with the 800th property being purchased under the council's Open Market Purchase Scheme (OMPS). The milestone property, located in Coatbridge, was previously owned by a private landlord. Following

In honour of its 40th anniversary, Cunninghame Housing Association hosted a special team-building afternoon, bringing together staff from across the group of companies and members of its board of management.

A total of 2,432 new homes were registered to be built in Scotland during the third quarter of 2024, up 12% on Q3 2023 (2,179), according to new figures released by the National House Building Council (NHBC).

The Tenants Information Service (TIS) was thrilled to welcome over 250 tenants and housing organisations across two days of its TIS National Housing Conference and Exhibition 2024 to drive forward as a collective and change housing in Scotland for the better.

Bield Housing and Care has achieved a remarkable double win at two prominent industry award events in recognition of fostering inclusivity and empowering tenant voices across Scotland. The organisation was awarded Housing Organisation of the Year at the TIS National Excellence Awards on 7th November

The number of social landlords that have discovered the presence of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) in their properties has increased to 16, with almost 2,500 homes now impacted by the material.

Caledonia Housing Association has recruited a head of finance and a head of investment and sustainability, both of whom have extensive experience in the housing sector. Angela Murphy has been appointed as head of finance and will start in January 2025. Angela is currently head of finance at Hillcres

Social Security Scotland has published its Annual Report and Accounts, which shows that it made £1.9 billion in payments to people in Scotland from 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024. The payments were made across 14 Scottish benefits, seven of which are not available anywhere else in the UK.

Highland Council’s Climate Change Committee has reviewed the council’s progress in reducing emissions and approved the draft annual Public Bodies Climate Change Duties 2023/24 report for submission to the Scottish Government.

A couple has pled guilty to defrauding Wheatley Group in a voucher scam worth up to £25,000.

Positive action to tackle poverty across North Lanarkshire is continuing with community well-being, economic inclusion, and support for children and families facing financial hardship all being prioritised.

A developer has lost an appeal regarding a proposed housing development in Bridge of Allan. Allanwater Homes submitted a planning application for 46 homes on a site off Blairforkie Drive back in 2022.

Dundonians could be given a chance to share their views before the city council’s budget is set early next year.