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Rents for new tenancies rose an unprecedented 11.9% in Scotland’s Private Rented Sector (PRS), the highest annual rise on record, in the first quarter of the existence of new legislation to cap rents for existing tenancies, according to lettings portal Citylets.

Energy regulator Ofgem has indicated it could take legal action against suppliers who have forcibly installed pre-payment meters into the homes of struggling consumers. The watchdog's chief executive Jonathan Brearley said he is "concerned" about the sharp growth in households struggling to pay

The popular Community Networking Breakfast programme, which takes place monthly at ng homes' Saracen House office in Possilpark, is continuing to build local partnerships.

The rise of community wealth building will become an increasingly influential component of creating a fairer, stronger and more sustainable Scottish economy, according to experts.  Local authorities, enterprise agencies, charities and others are being encouraged to embrace the concept as a mean

Minister for higher education, further education, youth employment and training, Jamie Hepburn MSP, was in Dundee yesterday to meet a group of young people who Hillcrest has committed to support and develop the careers of. As a leading organisation in Dundee, Hillcrest has committed to the Young Per

MPs and Peers on the All-Party Parliamentary Groups for Ending Homelessness and for Housing Market and Delivery have today launched a joint inquiry on the conversion of empty commercial property into affordable housing.

Residents at Dundyvan Gardens Older Peoples Housing in Coatbridge enjoyed some festive fun in their new look common room, which was part of £1.8 million of renovations delivered to provide a modern and homely environment for its residents and their families to enjoy.

Midlothian Council has published savings proposals to be considered by councillors at a special meeting of the full Council on Tuesday 31 January. The proposals are to help bridge a projected budget gap of £14.481 million rising to £26.575 million by 2027/28.

Cruden Building Scotland has offered its support to the local community in Earlston, Scottish Borders, by rejuvenating a well-respected war memorial in the town centre. Working collaboratively with Eildon Housing Association and Earlston Community Council, Cruden successfully refurbished the metal r

The Upper Tribunal for Scotland has refused permission for a landlord to appeal against a decision to award him just £710 in a claim for cleaning costs and related expenses against a former tenant he valued at over £2,200.

AMA (New Town) Ltd has submitted plans for a new development on the site of the former Clermiston Clinic on Rannoch Terrace in Edinburgh. The proposed development includes business use on the ground floor and 18 residential apartments with associated amenity space above.

Build to rent developer Dandara Living is to commence public consultation in advance of submitting a fresh planning application for its proposed City Wharf development at Anderston Quay in Glasgow.

Scotland will not meet its ambitious target of being net zero by 2045 without a more empowered local government sector, with better access to the skills and capital it needs to play its full role in the net zero energy revolution, according to a new report from the Scottish Parliament's net zero, e

An estimated 1.7 million adults in Scotland are turning down the heat as their bills rise, new analysis from Citizens Advice Scotland has found.

The Scottish Housing Regulator (SHR) has asked social landlords to confirm by the end of February what their planned rent increase will be after 1 April 2023. The Scottish Government has now confirmed that regulations will be submitted to the Scottish Parliament to expire the provisions in the Cost