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CIH Scotland has published a new paper to ensure that the voices of housing practitioners are reflected in upcoming legislation. The Scottish Government is expected to introduce a new Housing Bill ahead of the Parliament’s summer recess which is anticipated to cover some of the commitments set

New build starts in Scotland have experienced a significant decline of nearly a quarter over the past year, as reported by DJ Alexander Ltd.

A team of experts with personal and professional experience of homelessness is touring Scotland to find out what’s happening in services against a backdrop of unprecedented housing pressures. The All in For Change team will hold free events in Aberdeen, Greenock, Falkirk, Kirkcaldy and Clydeba

The boards of UK housebuilders Barratt Developments and Redrow have agreed a merger deal, which prices Redrow at £2,524 million.

The time required for Build-to-Rent (BtR) planning applications to be determined has significantly increased over the past decade, with 40% of sites achieving detailed planning permission last year taking at least a year to do so, according to the British Property Federation (BPF). Analysis conducte

The Council Tax freeze for next year will result in a further £1.4 million of budget savings being required in West Lothian next year, the local authority has warned. The Scottish Government announced in October 2023 that Council Tax rates would be frozen for all bands in 2024/25 and that full

The latest episode of the Equality in Housing podcast is now live.

The National House Building Council (NHBC) has reported a 47% drop in new homes being registered in Scotland last year compared with 2022.

Share are delighted to bring back their popular Women in Housing Conference this year which coincides with International Women’s Day on Friday, 8th of March at the beautiful Corinthian Club in Glasgow City Centre.

Millions of households across the UK will start to receive a £299 Cost of Living Payment from yesterday until 22 February as part of the UK Government’s £104 billion Cost of Living support package.

Landowners and managers within Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park came together to discuss good practices and help stimulate fresh thinking to ensure Scotland’s land is managed responsibly.

A framework which enables Scottish housing associations and councils to compliantly buy innovative services from start-ups and micro businesses has launched with 21 suppliers having won spots.

Glasgow and London-based design studio Carson & Partners has decided to wind up the business following a series of setbacks.

Bield Housing and Care has officially launched an online customer portal which is set to improve access to a range of services and encourage independent living.

West of Scotland Housing Association has kicked off a £5.7 million upgrade programme for former tenants of Charing Cross Housing Association, replacing the windows of 385 homes over the next three years, vastly improving energy efficiency and tackling fuel poverty for residents.