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Join hosts Kieran Findlay and Jimmy Black as they delve into the complexities of housing adaptations in Scotland. Featuring insights from Professor Vikki McCall from the University of Stirling and SFHA policy manager Susie Fitton, this episode explores the challenges and opportunities in adapting ho

South Ayrshire Council's Property Maintenance team recently completed a 'Multiskilling' training programme to help staff learn new trade skills and respond more quickly to repair requests.

Aberdeenshire-based housebuilding and construction firm, Bancon Group, has posted strong trading results, with accounts for its most recent financial year showing pre-tax profits have doubled to £2.6 million since the previous year. Its latest set of accounts, for the year to 31 March 2025, sh

Updated proposals to alter the layout of a major mixed-use development in Laurieston have been lodged with Glasgow City Council. The Urban Union development, comprising homes, offices, shops, and leisure facilities, forms part of a wider regeneration project on the site bounded by Eglinton Street, G

Angus Council is seeking views on its draft Mixed Tenure Common Repairs Policy.

Preparation work is due to commence at the future site of a mixed-use development in Aberdour, paving the way for a new specialist school and 186 energy-efficient homes.

Charities and social enterprises in the Scottish Borders will have the opportunity to connect with fund managers and experts within Scotland’s third sector, helping them secure the resources they need to increase their social and economic impact and improve the lives of those individuals and

Dozens of families joined ng homes and community organisations at a family event at Springburn Sports Centre last week.

New smart meter standards and more compensation for customers facing long wait times for installations or repairs are set to be introduced next year, under plans put forward by Ofgem. In March this year, the energy regulator announced plans to review its Guaranteed Standards of Performance (GSoPs).

The team behind a proposed Purpose-Built Student Accommodation development in Glasgow's Charing Cross has showcased its revised plans during a final consultation event. Albert Investment and ThreeSixty Architecture propose to build out land at 93-113 St George's Road, replacing three buildings with

The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) is calling for extra resources to help environmental health teams deal with the blight of empty homes as communities report rises in unoccupied housing, and landlords threaten to leave the market.

Community events have been organised to allow local people to find out more about new supported accommodation and services being provided in Rutherglen. The project, which gained planning permission in September last year, will be delivered in partnership between South Lanarkshire Council and the ch

Below is a full transcript of episode 73 of the Scottish Housing News Podcast titled ‘‘What’s Next For Adaptations?’ with Professor Vikki McCall and Susie Fitton’. Listen to the episode here.

A new unified model of support for people experiencing homelessness in Glasgow launched yesterday – shaped by the expertise and priorities of people who’ve been there.

Ayrshire MSP Carol Mochan was given a first-hand overview of how Ayrshire Housing is helping to address challenges facing the area’s rented accommodation sector. The MSP heard about new housing developments within Ayr town centre and in rural locations, along with details of new initiatives to