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Places for People (PfP) has acquired land from The Grandhome Trust to deliver 84 new affordable homes as the final part of the first phase of Grandhome, a pioneering new community in Bridge of Don, Aberdeen.

Local representation within community-based housing associations (CBHAs) remains as strong as ever with three-quarters of governing body members being from the local area, according to the GWSF.

Elderpark Housing has made a key appointment to its senior management team with Duncan Smith set to become its new director of asset management later in the spring. Duncan joins Elderpark from River Clyde Homes in Inverclyde where he is currently head of energy and sustainability.

Ellon-headquartered housebuilder Scotia Homes has reported a £2.5 million pre-tax loss for the financial year ending June 2024, as the cost-of-living squeeze and difficult market conditions impacted trading.

The Scottish Government's efforts and progress in addressing fuel poverty over the past three years have been outlined in a new report.

Public sector organisations across Scotland are set to attend a key event highlighting new approaches to making greener, more energy-efficient buildings. Taking place on Monday 28 April 2025, the event will be held at the headquarters of the Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA).

Robertson Partnership Homes (RPH) has appointed John Baggley as its new managing director. With extensive experience in construction and affordable housing, John will spearhead RPH’s strategic initiatives to address the growing demand for energy-efficient affordable housing while strengthening

Midlothian Council is seeking views on its draft Local Housing Strategy to cover the period 2026/27 to 2030/31. The five-year strategic document sets out the council’s plans to improve housing and housing-related services in the area for all occupancy types, not only council tenants.

CIH Scotland has appointed Indigo House to conduct an evaluation of culture and leadership in the Scottish social housing sector. Indigo House is a collaborative consultancy offering integrated services in housing, social and financial inclusion, with a wealth of experience in research and eval

Local residents will be able to have their say on what services are most important to them as Renfrewshire Council prepares to launch a new residents survey.

​A scheme to help people in priority groups buy a home on the open market has reopened for applications.

A new report from national homelessness charity Crisis, supported by Health Equals, reveals the extent of the housing affordability crisis, which is forcing people into homelessness and unfit accommodation that harms their health. 

A Community Asset Transfer has been agreed for a hall in Cambuslang.

Caledonia Housing Association has welcomed two new non-executive directors to its management board.  Amy Waite, knowledge transfer and innovation manager at Innovate UK Business Connect, joins the board bringing experience in sustainable development, innovation and marketing.