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Local authorities are being given an extra £16 million to help move previously homeless people out of temporary accommodation and into more settled housing. Housing secretary Shona Robison has confirmed council rapid rehousing schemes will get £8m in each of the next two years.

Growing numbers of people are seeking advice on mortgage arrears from the Citizens Advice network, new data reveals.

Projects that support low-income households will benefit from a funding boost through the Scottish Government’s Winter Support Fund.

House prices across Scotland rose by 8.8% on average throughout 2021, more than the UK average of 6.2%, according to the latest figures released by Bank of Scotland.

A total of 70% of people in Scotland are worried about unaffordable energy bills in 2022, new polling for Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) has revealed. Research commission by the charity from YouGov found 70% of people in Scotland were worried about bills becoming less affordable by November 2022. Mo

As Scottish Housing News publishes the last edition of 2021 today, we round up what has caught the attention of our readers over the last 12 months.

The City of Edinburgh Council has invited the private sector to bring forward proposals to deliver affordable housing on sites not owned by the council. As agreed by members of the council's housing, homelessness and fair work committee in November, the council is looking to encourage the private se

A judge in the Outer House of the Court of Session has dismissed an action by the defender in a settled action seeking right of relief from a third party to the case following the grant of absolvitor in their favour.

Scottish Borders Housing Association (SBHA) and its partners are supporting the newly established Scottish Borders branch of ANDYSMANCLUB.

East Lothian residents living in rented accommodation can now apply to East Lothian Council for financial help if they’ve fallen behind in their rent payments because of COVID-19.

With two-thirds of homelessness in Scotland caused by relationship breakdown, reducing breakdowns is seen as a key prevention strategy.

The Wheatley Foundation has ended the year on a high after providing lifeline support to more than 8,800 customers through 2021.

River Clyde Homes (RCH) is pleased to be giving something back to help the community this festive season.

Allied Vehicles helped Possilpark-based Possobilities to save Christmas from the Grinch this year, at an event held this week. 

Dumfries and Galloway Housing Partnership (DGHP) has helped the Stranraer community get festive after donating £200 to support a Christmas family fun day.