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The lack of a strategic, evidence-based approach to the private rented sector (PRS) by the Scottish Government is impacting the effectiveness of the sector in assisting with Scotland’s housing crisis, according to one of the key findings in the latest Rapid Rehousing Transition Plan (RRT

Councillors in Edinburgh have approved an action plan as they work towards tackling the severe shortage of suitable housing in the capital.

Construction firm Thomas & Adamson has played a vital part in creating one of the UK’s most exciting new urban regeneration projects.

The first homes of an innovative council housing development in Kilmarnock are now under construction for East Ayrshire Council by CCG (Scotland).

Over the last few months, Share has been teasing details of their rebranded look. From a modern, minimalistic new logo to changes to the way their communications look, things have had a total revamp. The last piece of the puzzle was the Share website, which has recently launched featuring a sleek, r

Fuel poverty rates in Scotland increased to 31% of all households in 2022, of which more than 18% were in extreme fuel poverty, the latest Scottish House Condition Survey has found.

A developer who obtained planning consent for a hotel in Glasgow city centre is now seeking to deliver student accommodation instead.

Housing Diversity Network chief executive Mushtaq Khan challenges the common urge to ‘call out’ individuals or organisations in response to instances of racism, emphasising the need to shift the focus from isolated incidents to systemic issues within the housing sector, examining societ

The cost pressures facing West Lothian Council are "unbearable" and "unrelenting", according to the local authority's leader as councillors agreed its budget for 2024/25. Due to insufficient funding from the Scottish Government combined with increasing costs, the council has a budget gap of &po

A bid to bring homes into the ownership of West Dunbartonshire Council to increase the number of properties available and reduce homelessness is making progress with a dedicated officer now appointed to lead the scheme.

Share will be marking International Women’s Day on Friday 8th of March, with a short webinar from 10-11am on ‘Financial planning in the workplace'. Since the last Women in Housing event, research has found the pension gap is widening between women and men, with the latest figures showing

The Scottish Housing Regulator has revised its regulatory status for Forth Housing Association to compliant after the landlord worked to address areas of improvement. An updated engagement plan published last week shows Forth Housing Association now meets all of the regulatory requirements

Dumfries and Galloway Council met as a full council this week to agree its budget and set the council tax level for financial year 2024/25. Elected members voted to freeze council tax for the financial year 2024/25 while protecting frontline services.

Aberdeenshire Council budgets for the coming year have been set this month. Councillors met and debated how much to spend on services as part of revenue budgets, the capital plan, the housing revenue account, and carbon commitments in the coming year.

Thirteen projects were awarded grants totalling £52,624 at an awards ceremony for the £eith Chooses programme at Leith Community Centre last week.