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A further £20 million will speed up actions to make Scotland’s buildings safe from dangerous cladding, housing secretary Màiri McAllan announced today.

Avant Homes has reported a pre-tax loss of £83 million for the year ending 30 June 2024, after fire safety remediation provisions reached more than £107m.

The Scottish Housing Regulator has welcomed a new chair. Garry Coutts has been appointed by Scottish Ministers from 1 August 2025. 

Plans have been lodged to transform a vacant Edinburgh office block into a 64-unit build-to-rent development, marking the latest step in the residential revival of the city's New Town.

1st Step Development Ventures, a charity dedicated to creating safe, supportive environments for individuals affected by addiction and poor mental health, has received a £1,000 grant from Lintel Trust.

Energy customers will be shielded from the cost of energy supplier failures thanks to a new rule that will make failed suppliers liable for the costs of transferring their customers to new firms, Ofgem has confirmed this week. The Supplier of Last Resort (SoLR) Levy Offset rule will ensure the costs

Scotland’s councils urgently need to make progress with workforce plans if they are to protect services and financial sustainability, according to a new report from the Accounts Commission. Staff are councils’ most important resource. They are vital in delivering services and meeting Sco

Bridgewater Housing Association has hailed the overwhelming success of its recent Wellbeing Day, which brought together residents and community members for an afternoon of fun, relaxation, and connection. 

The Scottish Government has launched a consultation paper which sets out its proposed approach to the next Land Use Strategy. The paper seeks views on the strategic direction and vision for sustainable land use in Scotland, and the objectives, policies and actions that will help deliver it.

Acting on behalf of the Mac Mic Group, Savills and Scarlett Land & Development are launching a fully consented Build to Rent (BTR) residential development site in Glasgow’s West End.

A new training course, co-created with care-experienced young people and professionals from across Scotland, is being rolled out UK-wide to help adults better support children and young people affected by trauma.

Share is excited to announce this landmark event - a key moment for the housing sector to hear directly from the team at the Scottish Housing Regulator (SHR) and explore vital regulatory themes shaping the future of social housing.

A major housebuilder is demanding the return of nearly £6 million from South Ayrshire Council, claiming the funds originally provided to support local school infrastructure remain unused.

Bridgewater Housing Association (BHA) has launched a new AI-powered chatbot designed to make it easier than ever for tenants, owners and website visitors to get quick, accurate answers to their questions, any time of day or night.

Warmworks has renewed its strategic partnership with the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA), building on a longstanding and successful relationship. The extended partnership for 2025–26 will see Warmworks scale up the positive engagement it has had with SFHA’s members to