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Social Security Scotland has published its Annual Report and Accounts which show that it made £641 million in direct payments to people across Scotland from 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023. The payments were made across 13 Scottish benefits, seven of which are completely new forms of support no

Scottish Borders Council’s Executive Committee has agreed a new five-year Local Housing Strategy which aims to address some of the most significant and important housing issues facing the council, its partners, and communities. The strategy sets out the strategic framework for the future devel

The second phase of Aberdeen City Council's consultation closed on November 12 having drawn 2,654 responses.

Independent housebuilder AS Homes (Scotland) Ltd has strengthened its team with the appointment of Liz Hamilton as senior land and planning manager. The Glasgow-based housing developer delivers high quality and energy-efficient affordable homes across Scotland and also builds luxury properties for t

Cala Group has today provided an update following a strong period of land activity and confirmed its intention to continue its site acquisition drive.

North Ayrshire Council said it is continuing to deliver an ambitious housebuilding programme to improve the lives of residents across the region after its cabinet approved its new Strategic Housing Investment Plan (SHIP) for 2024-2029.

Kingdom Housing Association is celebrating a double win at the CIH Scotland Housing Awards, lifting the top prizes for ‘Excellence in Development for Affordable Housing’ in partnership with Clackmannanshire Council, and ‘Housing-led Approaches to Ending Homelessness’ for the

Tulloch Homes is celebrating two wins from the UK Property Awards for its prestigious Drummond Hill site. The national awards recognise excellence and maintain high standards in the property industry worldwide. Having scooped a top score in two categories at the award ceremony in London on Friday, D

Bancon Homes has acquired a new site in Aberdeen to create 63 new homes. Located off Forrit Brae on the hillside between Newhills and Craibstone, the two, three and four-bedroom high-specification homes will be created as part of the company’s new Kinion Heights Development, which has already

Vulnerable people in Argyll and Bute accessed more than £4.3 million of additional income in 2022/23 thanks to the council’s Welfare Rights Team. This is the highest annual figure ever achieved in the area and includes £534,669 for families affected by cancer, supported by the coun

Advice charity Housing Options Scotland (HOS) has launched a new service designed to help local authorities and third-sector organisations deliver housing solutions.

Scotland’s first dedicated building conservation centre, The Engine Shed, will open its doors this weekend for a free, family-friendly event in Stirling run by Historic Environment Scotland (HES).

Easterhouse Housing and Regeneration Alliance (EHRA) held its annual quiz night on Friday 27 October 2023 to raise funds for Glasgow North East Foodbank. EHRA represents seven housing associations that work together in Greater Easterhouse to share training, organise community events and hustings, sh

Angus Council is being sued for £500,000 after a tenant claimed his mouldy home left him with “serious health issues”. Hamish Isard said the local authority is in breach of the Housing (Scotland) Act 2001 which “requires that the house is wind and water tight and in

Hardies Property & Construction Consultants has transformed the derelict Kildean Hospital boiler house into a community hub and training centre for Stirling Community Enterprise.