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There remains a significant risk consumers who invest in energy efficiency measures will be vulnerable to mis-selling, poor installations and complex redress routes without stronger protection, according to ​new research published by Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS). CAS said stronger protections ar

Community feeling remains strong in Scotland with more than three-quarters of adults (78% in 2019) reporting a very or fairly strong sense of belonging to their neighbourhood while nine in ten households are very or fairly satisfied with their housing, according to the latest Scottish Household Surv

David Alexander, joint managing director of property management firm Apropos, details why an increasing number of English landlords are seeking advice from the Scottish market as the eviction deadline approaches. Over the last few weeks apropos, a UK-wide property management platform, has

The Highland Council has appointed Fiona Malcolm as interim executive chief officer for health and social care. Her appointment has been made pending recruitment of the permanent ECO post which is currently taking place.

The Campaign for Freedom of Information in Scotland is hosting a virtual meeting of the Scottish Public Information Forum (SPIF), focusing on access to information during the COVID-19 crisis. The event will take place virtually on Thursday 24 September 2020 between 14:00 and 15:30.

CityFibre is rolling out its full-fibre network to homes and businesses in Renfrewshire as part of a £40 million investment.

Newcastleton and District Community Trust (NDCT) have taken over 750 acres of land at Holm Hill from the Buccleuch's Borders Estate as the community land buyout deal is completed. Benny Higgins, Buccleuch executive chairman, said that the Trust's "passion and commitment" to the buyout had been "trem

Proposals have been put forward for the delivery of a residential-led mixed-use development in West Lothian.

The Scottish Government has launched a consultation to gather final views on proposed new legislation for the regulation of short-term lets. The proposals include a mandatory licensing scheme to ensure that all short-term lets are safe and to address issues faced by neighbours.

Work has begun on a brand new affordable housing development located on the site of the former Tom Johnston House in Kirkintilloch.

The HR team at Cunninghame Housing Association (CHA) has been successful in winning the Central Service Team of the Year Award at this year's Housing Heroes Awards, while the group has been shortlisted in the Investors in People Awards 2020.

Fairfield Housing Co-operative members and management committee came together on Thursday evening for the organisation's first ever virtual Annual General Meeting. The event was immediately preceded by a Special General Meeting to consider a rules change.

More than 30 staff, board members and customers are expected to join a Zoom video call later this month as Bield hosts its first online Annual General Meeting.

To mark Scottish Housing Day this week, the Easterhouse Housing and Regeneration Alliance (EHRA) is celebrating the benefits that partnership working brings to the Greater Easterhouse community. EHRA worked in partnership with key organisations including Connect Community Trust, FARE, Easthall Resi

A new economic strategy which will focus on a better, fairer and greener recovery and renewal from COVID-19 has been approved by North Ayrshire Council.