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Community-based housing associations want their homes to be as warm as possible, and their tenants’ wellbeing is paramount. But difficult choices will have to be made about how much energy efficiency work can be afforded and which property types to focus on most.

Angus Housing Association has delivered 14 new affordable homes in Brechin. The development comprises of a mix of four wheelchair accessible bungalow, six three-bedroom semi-detached houses and four one-bedroom flats. The properties have been developed in partnership with Scotia Homes and are locate

Avant Homes Scotland will deliver 170 new homes in Rosyth with a gross development value of £43.85 million after acquiring a 16.5-acre site with planning permission off Admiralty Road.

Independent government advisers have criticised proposals by Scottish ministers to replace gas boilers with heat pumps stressing that the current timetable for implementation is “unrealistic” and that households risk becoming vulnerable to “rogue traders”.

Proposals to deliver a “once in a lifetime” regeneration of Charing Cross have taken a step forward with the submission of a new planning application by CXG Glasgow Limited, a subsidiary of Tracey Investments Limited and owners of the Venlaw building and Elmbank Gardens, in conjunction

One of Scotland’s largest independent care home operators is expanding following a £63 million funding package from HSBC UK.

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Marilyn and Theresa, a pair of new homeowners at Calderwood Lodge, formerly primary school in south Glasgow, have express their delight at staying in the energy-efficient, low-maintenance homes. “We have lived in Newlands for over 30 years and Calderwood Lodge presented the idea

Caledonia Housing Association (CHA) has hosted its own #InspireInclusion event to celebrate International Women’s Day 2024.

A range of businesses have secured a place on a framework worth £100 million that will enable the modernisation and improvement of Scotland's public sector and social housing buildings. The Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) invited companies across Scotland to tender for works under its Refu

One of the UK's most prominent social housing campaigners, Kwajo Tweneboa, has called on Scottish politicians and sector leaders to urgently tackle the housing crisis as their top priority. Making his first speaking appearance in Scotland at the upcoming Share Annual Conference in Glasgow, Mr Tweneb

Marking this International Women's Day, the women leaders of Horizon Housing have discussed the organisation's commitment to inspiring inclusion in housing and empowering the voices of residents. Frances Wood, board member, highlighted Horizon's core belief that everyone deserves a home suited to th

Work has commenced on the first new social rent affordable homes to be built in Blackford in over 60 years.

South Lanarkshire Council has announced details of a £1.15 million rescue package to prevent the immediate closure of 28 community halls and seven libraries due to funding pressures faced by South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture (SLLC). The £1m Community Fightback Fund (CFF) will keep al

The Largs Food Hub has been launched providing local residents access to a variety of low-cost produce, including tinned foods, dried goods, and personal hygiene products. This community food larder, part of North Ayrshire Council's Fairer Food network, opened its doors at Largs Library on 27 Februa