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Plans to build hundreds of new affordable homes across Argyll and Bute have been unveiled as part of the latest update to the area’s Strategic Housing Investment Plan (SHIP).

After Ofgem announced that the energy bill price cap is set to rise from January, a new report from the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has outlined the huge scale of fuel support to tenants that housing associations have provided in the past year.

Goodstone Living, on behalf of its managed fund Goodstone Living Partners 1, has successfully secured unanimous planning permission from the City of Edinburgh Council for the expansion of its Dockside build-to-rent scheme in Leith.

A disused sports centre in East Kilbride has been transformed to provide much-needed new affordable homes for local people. Housing provider Sanctuary Scotland has delivered 28 high-quality two-bedroom flats, all available for social rent, on the site of the former Greenhills Sports Centre, in Strou

Property group Hazledene and not-for-profit developer HHA have secured planning permission from The Highland Council to deliver a mixed-use development in Milton of Leys, near Inverness. Located to the south of the city, the 25.2-acre development is near the A9 interchange and has been managed by Gl

A project that supported more than 10,000 Inverclyde residents with the cost of living crisis during the cold winter months is returning thanks to £100,000 of investment.

The price of energy for a typical household that uses gas and electricity and pay by Direct Debit will go up by £94 after Ofgem announced it will increase the price cap by 5% on the previous quarter from 1 January 2024.

Housing benefit is to be uprated for the first time in three years following yesterday's Autumn Statement but concerns have been raised that the move is not enough to address homelessness in Scotland.

Shelter Scotland and Homes for Scotland have expressed their disappointment after MSPs failed to declare a housing emergency during a debate at the Scottish Parliament yesterday.

The City of Edinburgh Council has pledged to reduce the number of empty council homes after a new study revealed that almost 7,000 homes in the capital are lying unused.

The Tenants Information Service (TIS) was thrilled to welcome over 250 tenants and housing organisations, from Thursday 9th – Friday 10th November, to drive forward as a collective, and change housing in Scotland for the better, at the TIS National Housing Conference and Exhibition 2023. This

Non-urgent repairs are being temporarily suspended for West Lothian Council tenants to target resources on addressing homelessness and ease the pressure on the housing waiting list.

South Lanarkshire councillors have agreed to delay making tough decisions on next year’s budget to allow residents and service users to have their say. Continuing the debate on the council’s finances for 2024-25 will also mean decisions can be taken after full details have been rece

A range of local groups have secured funding from East Dunbartonshire Council's Community Grants Scheme and the council is stressing that more funding is available for local groups. 

Cunninghame Housing Association is celebrating after its community engagement & participation officer Ian Macpherson was awarded 'Outstanding Contribution to Tenant Participation (Housing Staff)' at the TIS National Excellence Awards. The award, sponsored by the Scottish Government, recognises I