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The power of ‘local’ has once again been strongly evidenced by the latest Charter data but wider threats to the independence of community-based housing associations still exist, according to the Glasgow and West of Scotland Forum of Housing Associations (GWSF). Produced for GWSF by Scotl

Construction firm The JR Group has reached a milestone in the development of an affordable housing development in the Glen Albyn area of Kirkcaldy as the 18th timber kit has been erected for the 49 new homes planned. The framework is the first milestone for the extensive development project, wh

Emergency legislation giving tenants increased protection from rent increases and evictions during the cost of living crisis has become law after receiving Royal Assent. The Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) Act gives Ministers temporary power to cap rent increases for private and social tenants, a

The winners of the Chartered Institute of Housing’s (CIH) Scotland Housing Awards have been announced at a special ceremony at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Glasgow last night. The Scotland Housing Awards recognise the creativity, passion and innovation of housing organisations and individuals acr

Plans have been revealed for a 59-home housing development on former industrial land in Coldstream. A Pre-Application Consultation (Pac) document has been submitted to Scottish Borders Council by Simon Smith, of Morpeth-based SinCera Retail Solutions Ltd, for the redevelopment of the old Rutherford

Details of an early opportunity to support well-being and social care charity LinkLiving’s latest Christmas campaign - Sponsor the Sparkle - have been revealed. The Sponsor the Sparkle campaign will assist with brightening up the lives of those affected by trauma and disadvantage.

A new affordable housing development in Croftamie is a step closer to being built. Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park planners have approved a Matters Specified in Conditions application by Rural Stirling Housing Association for 14 two-storey houses, cottage flats and semi-detached units on gra

The project team behind the flagship PLATFORM_ Glasgow build-to-rent (BTR) development celebrated a significant project milestone at this week’s topping-out ceremony. Contractor, GRAHAM is delivering the scheme on behalf of PLATFORM_, an investor, developer, and operator of BTR communities acr

North Lanarkshire Council has made a range of support available for tenants and their families as many are facing extreme financial pressures amid the cost of living crisis. The council's Tenant Sustainment Policy has a proactive approach to tenant sustainment, and tenants are being asked to se

Residents in the Borders towns of Jedburgh and Hawick are being invited to give their views on proposed plans for Scottish Borders Housing Association’s ‘Garages to Homes’ project at two consultation events next week. SBHA is considering building homes at three separate sites in Lo

Work to develop six new amenity homes in Stevenston for North Ayrshire Council is set to get underway in the coming weeks. Connect Modular has been appointed as the contractor for the Afton Court development and the council is holding an event to allow local people and interested parties to view the

National property development and asset management firm Evergold has unveiled its vision for a £50 million 300-home regeneration scheme for The Postings Shopping Centre in Kirkcaldy. Tahir Ali from the company bought the strategic three-acre town centre gateway site for £320,00

The procurator fiscal is to take no proceedings against three men linked to a corporate fraud investigation at Dundee City Council. It was revealed in 2019 that the local authority had launched an investigation following allegations about the award of an £8.3 million contract to provide safety

Glasgow City Council has approved plans for 32 homes for private rent to be built on the site of a former council grounds maintenance depot. John Wright Properties Ltd has been granted permission to develop the site at 1514 Barrhead Road in the Hurlet area of the city, close to the boundary wit

The current system of exempt accommodation in England, a type of supported housing that is used to house a range of people with support needs, is a "complete mess" that is failing too many residents and local communities at the expense of the taxpayer, a Westminster committee said today. A report fr