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Property development company S Harrison has agreed a forward funding deal with Singapore-headquartered Q Investment Partners (QIP) to deliver two major new purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) schemes in Edinburgh. S Harrison secured planning permission in late 2022 for a project on East Newin

Bridgewater Housing Association's regulatory status has been amended to 'working towards compliance' following a review by the Scottish Housing Regulator. A new engagement plan for the association found it is prioritising tenant safety through a comprehensive action plan.

A charity dedicated to supporting individuals to live independently in their own homes has received a £600 funding boost.

Avant Homes West Scotland has started construction on a £72 million development of 280 multi-tenure homes in Armadale, West Lothian.

A comprehensive survey into the housing needs of the population has found that more than a quarter (28%) of households in Scotland do not live in accommodation that adequately meets their needs.

Glasgow City Mission (GCM) has described this year’s Overnight Welcome Centre as "incredibly busy".

Legislation enabling councils to increase their affordable housing stock without having to pay a tax on additional properties has been introduced in the Scottish Parliament. The Additional Dwelling Supplement (ADS) came into force in Scotland from 1 April 2016 and is a charge added to Land and Build

Work on two pilot projects in Dundee trialling alternative insulation options and rewiring, both without the need to temporarily re-house residents, could come a step closer next week.

Kirknewton Community Development Trust has entered into a £1.696 million contract with Colorado Construction to build seven affordable, energy-efficient homes in Kirknewton.

Riverside has appointed Paul Dolan as the group’s new chief executive. His appointment follows the announcement last September that Carol Matthews will be retiring this year.

By day, Lewis Mackinnon is a project manager for Places for People based at the Tornagrain housing development in the Highlands, but on Sunday he will be walking out in front of 60,000 people to take on giants Celtic FC at the iconic Celtic Park. Centre-back Lewis signed for Buckie Thistle, a footba

Scottish Housing News’ new Charity Spotlight feature will highlight the vital work of charities across Scotland each Friday. To feature your local charity, whether housing-related or not, send your story and images to us at newsdesk@scottishnews.com. Sight Scotland has launched its new &l

Horizon Housing Association has boosted its campaign for the creation of more accessible housing with the launch of a new industry award. The new award for 'Excellence in Accessibility and Inclusion' will form part of this year's Scottish Home Awards, sponsored by Ross & Liddell.

Researchers are calling for urban development and land professionals to take part in a project to help shape the way places are created for better population health. The research programme, run by six universities including the University of Stirling and the University of Bristol, is looking for peo

Abronhill Housing Association has unveiled a new director to succeed current director Stephen Macintyre who is set to retire. Chair Craig Burns said that Audrey Murphy has joined the Cumbernauld-based association effective from 10th January 2024.