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The UK and Scottish governments must take urgent action to tackle unprecedented levels of hardship facing Scotland’s social tenants, according to a new report from the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA).

The average price of a property in Scotland reached £194,000 in September 2025, an increase of 5.3% when compared to a year earlier, the latest House Price Index figures have revealed.

Housing and energy campaigners have warned that Scotland risks falling behind on climate and fuel poverty targets after the Scottish Government confirmed it will not introduce its long-awaited Heat in Buildings Bill during the current parliamentary session.

Applications are now open for the fourteenth round of the Ofgem Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Scheme, with £30 million available to support energy-related projects across England, Scotland and Wales.

Riverside Scotland and Hanover Scotland are celebrating a double success after each winning two prestigious awards at the Chartered Institute of Housing Scotland Excellence Awards, held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central on Friday, 14 November 2025. The awards shine a spotlight on the remar

Asset manager Octopus Capital has raised an additional £100 million for its Affordable Housing Fund, with the Scottish National Investment Bank (SNIB) providing £50m of the funding. As an impact investor, aiming to secure both commercial returns and societal benefit, the bank’s fun

Glasgow City Council is set to launch a design competition to redevelop two fire-ravaged tenement sites at Albert Cross in Pollokshields, aiming to restore the area’s heritage and vitality while addressing long-standing dereliction. Two B-listed tenement buildings at the heart of Albert Drive

Two of the UK’s biggest housebuilders have reported mixed trading updates ahead of this month’s Autumn Budget, highlighting affordability pressures and uncertainty in the housing market.

Thenue Housing Association has launched a new Volunteer Project aimed at providing valuable volunteering opportunities in Calton where it has many homes and tenants. The trailblazing pilot project aims to provide community-led solutions to help families build community relationships and helps toward

Two experienced professionals are set to join the board of Blackwood to help shape the next phase of the organisation. The new chair of the board has been confirmed as Craig MacDonald, who brings more than 30 years of experience in finance, investment and governance to the organisation. He will be j

Angus Council planners have recommended approval for two significant housing developments in Arbroath, representing a combined investment of £13 million and the creation of more than 60 new homes. The first project involves the £7 million redevelopment of the former St Thomas RC Primary

Moda Group has been certified as a GRESB Four-Star organisation for the first time, and has also retained its GRESB Green Star status for the second consecutive year. This recognition highlights Moda’s ongoing leadership in environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance and reaffirms i

Springfield Properties plans to build 360 more houses at its Dykes of Gray development located on the edge of Dundee. 

Aberdeenshire Council’s new affordable housing plan could see more than 2,000 new homes delivered across the area over the next five years. The Strategic Housing Investment Plan (SHIP) outlines the council’s affordable housing priorities for 2026-2031 in support of the local housing stra

The Dogs Trust has officially accredited Kingdom Housing Association as a pet-friendly social landlord.