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Candidates from across Scotland’s political parties came together in Edinburgh yesterday to set out plans to tackle the country’s housing emergency, with a shared commitment to delivering more homes across all tenures and retaining the role of housing cabinet secretary emerging as common

Barrhead Housing will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a year-long programme of special events and activities.

Cloch Housing Association has appointed Joanna Voisey as its new director of assets. Joanna will join on 5th May from Berwickshire Housing Association, having held various leadership positions within the sector.

A long‑neglected corner of Glasgow’s south bank could be set for a major revival as a draft masterplan proposes using statutory powers to save heritage buildings and reshape North Laurieston into a connected, liveable urban district.

England's Housing Ombudsman has published its Business Plan for 2026-27 following feedback from the sector. In recent years, the Ombudsman has made significant improvements to both its determination outputs and efficiencies, despite an ongoing freeze to its membership fee.

Scottish Housing News has released a new podcast episode exploring how social landlords are preparing for sweeping new statutory duties on damp and mould — and why the sector may already be ahead of the curve. The Investigation and Commencement of Repairs (Scotland) Regulations 2026, inspired

First Mortgage, part of the Mortgage Advice Bureau (MAB) Group,  has acquired Home Loan Services (Glasgow) Ltd to further enhance its presence in the Scottish housing market.

A community group is to take over the long-term running of a hall following a successful lease period.

Barratt Redrow has reported a “solid” third quarter, with resilient private reservation rates and a strengthened forward‑sales position helping the housebuilder stay on track to meet full‑year expectations.

Three Ayrshire housing associations have teamed up to deliver an innovative new reactive repairs service. Ayrshire Housing, Shire Housing Association and Atrium Homes have joined together to appoint Sureserve Energy Services to manage their reactive maintenance contracts across all three organisatio

Persimmon Homes West Scotland has announced plans for a £2 million investment in Ferniegair with new homes, investment in local schools, and upgrades to infrastructure in the pipeline.

The concept masterplan informing the future transformation of Buchanan Bus Station will serve as a framework guiding future development in the area, should it be given the go-ahead next week.

Lomond has acquired Clyde Property Group, which includes Burgh Property and Cathedral Estates. Co-founded in 1987 by Gary Thomson, who remains actively involved and continues to lead the business to this day, Clyde has built a reputation for combining local knowledge with the latest digital marketin

CCG (Scotland) is making progress across two major affordable housing developments in Coatbridge, with works well underway at School Street and Dunottar Avenue. Together, the projects will deliver more than 220 new homes, supporting regeneration and investment across the town.

Below is a full transcript of episode 81 of the Scottish Housing News Podcast titled 'How Scotland is gearing up for Awaab's Law with Gregor Morrison and Bob Cairney’. Listen to or watch the episode here.