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A report which sets out the result of a mixed-tenure improvement service pilot project in Edinburgh has been presented to councillors following the completion of works in Wester Hailes. In mixed tenure blocks, there is a combination of ownership including owner occupiers and landlords that include t

Royal Bank of Scotland, part of NatWest Group, has announced a progress update on its ambition to provide £5 billion in new lending to the UK social housing sector, with the bank confirming £2.8bn has already been provided up to 31 August 2024.

The massive scale of help Thenue Housing has provided to its tenants in just a year was explained to members at its AGM. For three years running its hard-working Financial Inclusion team has obtained help in cash terms of over £1 million each year for three years with the latest sum topping &p

Connect Modular and Fyne Homes have unveiled proposals for the development of eight new, affordable homes in Rothesay, the Victorian seaside resort and main town on the Isle of Bute.

With Argyll and Bute facing one of its highest budget gaps in recent times, steps to help balance the budget were on the agenda when the council met recently.  Budget forecasts show that the council is facing a budget gap of £14.5 million next year, 2025/26.

The Housing Ombudsman in England has launched a special investigation into Wandle Housing Association following its maladministration rate being at 89%, comparatively high for the size of the landlord.  During the process, the Ombudsman will engage with landlord staff and residents to understan

Housebuilder AS Homes has achieved a major accolade at the Herald Property Awards 2024, in partnership with Renfrewshire Council.

The Shetland construction industry can now find the latest information on local housing work opportunities on Shetland Islands Council’s website.

Edinburgh-based property expert Ben Di Rollo and businessman Ronnie Napier have co-founded a new residential property agency which has pledged to bring an innovative, client-focused approach to residential property sales and new build marketing services.  

The Scottish Government has avoided defeat on whether it has failed to tackle the country's housing emergency following a vote in the Scottish Parliament yesterday.

In partnership with gas distribution network SGN, Changeworks has launched a new one-of-a-kind service for housing associations in Scotland to provide easy access to energy advice for their tenants. 

A new office, community space and shop have opened up in Prestonpans as part of an affordable housing development. The site, at Jim Bush Drive in the town, was developed by Lar Housing Trust into 16 two-bed mid-market rental flats and also included three commercial units on the ground floor. 

Ore Valley Housing Association staged it's 'Green Future for Cardenden' event on Friday the 27th of September. 

The Ofgem Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Scheme opened for applications yesterday with its largest funding round since the scheme was established.

2024 is a special anniversary year in Castlemilk as the area celebrates its 70th birthday and Cassiltoun Housing Association celebrates 40 years.