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Cairn Housing Association has appointed Shona Mitchell as head of public affairs, strategy and communications to drive stronger policy influence and strategic direction.  In this newly created role, Shona will lead on shaping and delivering Cairn’s public affairs strategy, ensuring the or

Social enterprise lettings agency Good Place Lettings, a unique joint venture between Crisis and Homes for Good, will launch in London today with the aim of bringing more social purpose to the private rental market in the capital. Based on Brick Lane in London’s East End, the agency has been e

Scottish Ministers have approved a plan by Watkin Jones for the delivery of a mixed-tenure residential development in Edinburgh.

The average price of a property in Scotland reached £194,000 in August 2025, marking an annual increase of 4.0%, according to the latest UK House Price Index (HPI) figures published today.

A new report from the Scottish Land Commission shows how lessons from around the world could help Scotland modernise the way it values land and property, strengthening the foundation for fairer taxation to support sustainable public finances, and action on climate change. The research, carried out b

Clark Contracts has celebrated the successful completion of a £16 million 155-bed purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) development on Dunedin Street in Edinburgh.

Council house tenants in Dundee could be consulted on three proposed rent increases between 8 and 8.5% if councillors back the move next week.

North Ayrshire Council has made significant progress in delivering the aims of the Local Housing Strategy 2023–2028 since its approval in June 2023, elected members have been told. The document set out the strategic priorities for tackling housing issues in the area during the following five-y

Midlothian councillors have approved a strategy to deliver 1,583 new affordable homes over the next five years, helping to meet growing demand for housing across the area.

Larkfield Housing Association brought a Greenock community together on Friday 17 October for an afternoon of socialising, sandwiches, and singing, alongside opportunities to connect with local advice services and community partners.

Turning Point Scotland has officially released a report calling for a new oversight group for Housing First. Housing First – 15 Years On explores progress over the past five years since Turning Point Scotland released its last report, while also detailing the change still needed within Scotlan

West of Scotland Housing Association has appointed Michael Sozansky as the new chair of its board, succeeding Kelly Adams, chair from 2020-2025, who has served her maximum term in the role. Michael Sozansky brings with him considerable experience in leadership and governance. Head of compliance with

Members of the public will have an opportunity to see for themselves the progress and plans for the masterplan that aims to transform East Kilbride’s town centre.

Miller Homes is helping make the streets safer for children in the West of Scotland this autumn as it celebrates six years of its Home Safe initiative.  In recognition of International Walk to School Month (October), the homebuilder is welcoming families along to six of its developments to coll

Orkney Islands Council (OIC) has secured a loan from The National Wealth Fund (NWF) for its six-turbine wind farm at Quanterness.  The 28.8MW wind farm will generate electricity which will be exported on to the national grid, supplying green energy to homes and businesses in support of Scotland