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East Kilbride Housing Association (EKHA) has been named 'UK Employer of the Year' at the annual Investors in People awards. EKHA had been shortlisted in the elite and prestigious 'Platinum' category, the highest accreditation possible. Presenting their award at a glittering ceremony in Central Londo

Community organisations are being encouraged by East Dunbartonshire Council to highlight issues, ideas and aspirations by creating Local Place Plans.

Environmental charity Changeworks is launching a new innovative service that will support homeowners to make their home more energy efficient.

Riverside Scotland has expressed its sadness at learning of the passing of Brigadier Tony Rickets, 93, the former head of Irvine Development Corporation and chair of Irvine Housing Association. Prior to becoming managing director of Irvine Development Corporation in 1981, he began his career as a su

Health equity funder People’s Health Trust has today launched its Homes for Health programme supporting ten projects across Great Britain to improve ill health caused by unsuitable housing conditions.

Glasgow's rental market has experienced an unprecedented surge, with a shortage of rental flats driving demand and prices to a decade high, according to local letting agency Rosevale Letting. “Rental returns are the strongest we’ve seen for the last seven to eight years or maybe even ten

Detailed plans have been submitted for student accommodation on Glasgow's Renfield Street. Designed by Cooper Cromar on behalf of McAleer & Rushe Property, the project will deliver 432 flats in an L-shaped block, joining the recently completed office block and hotel to complete the Bro

Building work resumed this week at Loreburn Housing Association’s development at The Garrick, Stranraer. Work on the flagship development ceased back in April 2023 when the site’s main contractor, Stewart & Shields, announced its liquidation, leaving Loreburn with an unfinished devel

Less than two weeks since Scotland’s capital city declared a housing emergency, over 200 representatives from across the home building sector and associated stakeholder organisations will meet in Edinburgh today to discuss how to meet the country’s housing needs. Attending the annual con

The average price for a property in Scotland saw a marginal decrease in September compared to the previous month but was an increase of 2.5% when compared to September 2022.

Two flourishing businesses have set up shop in Govan with a helping hand from Elderpark Housing. The duo - one a bakery and the other an upcycling and retro-themed shop - have opened their doors and proved an instant hit with customers. Both have transformed shop units which have lain empty for some

A planned maintenance project involving replacement windows will support the safety and security of Yorkhill Housing Association tenants for many years to come thanks to their 40-year lifespan.

Kingdom Housing Association has announced the re-election of Linda Leslie as chair of the Association and the election of David Redpath as vice chair. First elected as chair in 2021, Linda has been a board member at the Association since 2015 and also serves as a director with Kingdom’s subsid

Glasgow City Council is developing new planning guidance for tall buildings in the city centre which will guide decisions on their design and location.

Finances in Scotland's social housing sector remain resilient, but landlords continue to face significant challenges, the Scottish Housing Regulator (SHR) said yesterday. Helen Shaw, director of regulation at SHR, delivered a speech to finance professionals at the SFHA Annual Finance Conference in A