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The Scottish Housing Regulator (SHR) has strengthened the emphasis on social landlords listening to tenants and service users in its new Regulatory Framework and statutory guidance. Published today, the new Framework, which will go live from 1 April 2024, sets out how SHR will regulate social l

Second homes in the Stirling area will face a Council Tax increase of 100% from 1 April 2024.

Planning permission has been granted for West Lothian Council to construct 18 houses, 30 flats and one staff building with landscaping, car parking and associated works in Livingston.

Persimmon Homes North Scotland and Mr and Mrs David Orr of Keirsbeath Farms Ltd intend to build 212 new homes on farmland just north of Crossgates.

Argyll and Bute Council has revealed that it is facing a budget gap of more than £10 million next year.

Melrose-based construction company J S Crawford Contracts (Borders) Limited has appointed provisional liquidators. Operational since 1946 and specialising in residential house building, J S Crawford faced severe financial strain due to difficulties on a construction contract.

Older Scottish renters living on a low income urgently need greater protections in the upcoming Housing Bill, according to Independent Age amid a new report into the reality of renting in later life in Scotland.

The threshold from which parents start to pay back child benefit should be increased to help support families through the cost-of-living crisis, the Association of Taxation Technicians (ATT) has said.

Investors in People has awarded Pineview Housing Association Ltd with its 'We invest in people' gold accreditation. Gold accreditation means that not only does Pineview have the policies in place but that everyone within the Association takes ownership for making them come to life.

Miller Homes has marked its first major milestone at its brand new Antonine Brae development in Bo’ness by beginning construction work on the first homes. The new community of 183 homes and 32 affordable options, will be the builders’ third development in the area following on from the s

Eildon Housing Association’s Riverside House supported development in Peebles was a buzz last week when a local nursery class from Kingsland Primary School enjoyed a visit.

Construction firm JR Group has embarked on its first development with Scottish Borders Housing Association (SBHA) as work got underway on a housing project across two locations close to each other in Hawick. The development of 16 new build homes sits across two locations – the first

Fresh from being recognised by CIH Scotland with a Lifetime Achievement award for having gone the extra mile during his career, Grampian Housing Association chief executive Craig Stirrat joins Kieran Findlay and Jimmy Black to talk about his 40 years in housing so far and the current challenges faci

Highland Council has organised three public information sessions to highlight the changes the Ward 20 Short-term Let Control Area will bring when they come into effect on Monday 4 March. These sessions are being run following the Highland Council committee's decision on 14 December 2023 to designate

CIH president Jill Murray BA FCIH launched her charitable appeal when she delivered her 2024 Presidential Address last week. During her speech, Jill gave an insight into life growing up and how it galvanised her passion for housing and drive to become the best housing professional she could be.