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Inadequate housing and fuel poverty among older people in Scotland are among the reasons the Scottish Government must appoint an Older People’s Commissioner (OPC) or risk people in later life in Scotland being ‘left behind’, according to a new report from Independent Age.

Halliday Fraser Munro has submitted a planning application for a purpose-built student accommodation development in Port Dundas, Glasgow.

Almost a year since Scotland appointed its first dedicated housing minister, three councils have declared housing emergencies due to mounting pressures in their local housing systems and dozens of others could be set to follow. Now housing bodies across Scotland are making a concerted effort to say

National homelessness charity Bethany Christian Trust has been awarded the Outstanding Organisation ‘Five Star’ Award by the European Foundation for Quality Management. The charity was presented with the prestigious five-star Recognised by EFQM award by the chief executive of EFQM in Edi

Tenants across West Dunbartonshire will benefit from a range of upgrades to properties over the next year.

C~urb Factoring’s Jennii Devine has won the Support Staff Member of the Year at this year's Property Managers Association Scotland (PMAS) awards. The PMAS Excellence Awards are designed to recognise, reward, and celebrate those individuals who go above and beyond to deliver exemplary service t

A new masterclass led by procurement sector experts has promised to provide prospective suppliers with vital information on how to submit a successful bid for its upcoming frameworks. The event will equip potential suppliers with essential knowledge on how to put themselves in the best position for

Representatives of the local construction industry are being invited to an event next month to explore business opportunities for future housing developments in Shetland.

The liquidity of Scotland's registered social landlords (RSLs) remains strong despite the challenging economic and operating conditions, but they have reduced financial headroom and reduced capacity to respond to further challenges, a new report from the Scottish Housing Regulator has found.

Tenants and the wider community in Govan are in line for a major cycling boost to promote fitness and active travel. Elderpark Housing and its partners have secured funding from Cycling Scotland for a trailblazing initiative to promote the benefits of cycling.

CIH Scotland, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) in Scotland and Consumer Scotland have issued their responses to key government consultations on two key areas linked to the statutory target to meet net zero by 2045. The Heat in Buildings Bill, expected to be introduced later this year, would

Cairn Housing Association has appointed Chris Milburn as its new customer services director. Mr Milburn brings with him a wealth of experience, having served as customer services director at Hanover (Scotland) Housing Association since 2014.

Langstane Housing Association has continued its commitment to building a sustainable future for its tenants by adopting the Sustainability Reporting Standard for Social Housing (SRS). The Association said the standardisation across the sector signifies a leap forward in transparency and comprehensiv

A law firm is planning group action against social housing providers over lung conditions that claimants allege are linked to black mould.

Fife Council has approved plans for 30 new council houses in Strathkinness. Councillors at a meeting of the cabinet last week approved plans for 30 new houses at Bonfield Park in Strathkinness, 10 of which will be specifically for people with additional needs.