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Master’s students from the Scott Sutherland School of Architecture at Robert Gordon University who are working with islanders from South Uist to map out a sustainable future for the island have identified social housing as a key priority.

The number of households currently living in temporary accommodation in Scotland has marginally decreased since March 2021 while social landlord levels have remained stable, according to figures from the Scottish Housing Regulator. The first quarterly dashboard report covering the period 1 April 202

Abronhill Housing Association has highlighted its involvement in a new development in Cumbernauld.

Four of West Dunbartonshire Council's new housing developments have been recognised by Police Scotland for their high quality of security and safety.

A two-year programme of planned maintenance has commenced this June on behalf of Spire View and Copperworks Housing Association with over 150 properties set to benefit from kitchen and boiler replacements. CCG Asset Management, a member of the CCG Group, will be responsible for the delivery of the p

The latest Impact Report from Homeless Network Scotland has highlighted a busy first half of 2021 for the organisation including hosting the sector’s largest gatherings online, expansion of All In For Change – Scotland’s lived experience experts – and consolidation

A new West Dunbartonshire Council housing development in Alexandria has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award. Creveul Court has been named as a finalist in the Scottish Home Awards in the Affordable Housing Development of the Year (social rent) category.

Architectural practice Elder & Cannon has drawn up proposals for a mixed-use development comprising 14 flats and a retail unit for a currently vacant site in Castlemilk.

Debra Campbell, learning and development officer at SHARE, provides an insight into her own experience of Dementia. A staggering one in 14 of over 65’s will develop a form of dementia though this isn’t an inevitable factor of age, so just how does it affect some of us but not others?

Landlords in the private sector are keen to play their part in making their buildings energy-efficient but face significant barriers in doing so, Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) has found.

West Dunbartonshire residents are being encouraged to share their views on the council’s draft Local Housing Strategy as part of a consultation. The new strategy outlines a vision and plans for housing and housing services in the area over the next five years.

Steady growth of house prices and wages has put Scotland’s cities ahead of the UK when it comes to the affordability of homes, according to Bank of Scotland research.

Halifax has launched a new ultra-low two-year fixed-rate mortgage deal priced at 0.83%. The deal was made available to homebuyers via mortgage brokers yesterday and allows those wishing to take out a loan worth up to 60% of the value of their home.

Kingdom Housing Association has started work on 20 new energy-efficient homes for social rent south of Broich Road in the historic market town of Crieff.

An Advice Note has been issued to assist in determining the fire risk posed by external wall systems in existing multi-storey residential buildings. The Scottish Government publication is designed is to help ensure that people are not placed at undue risk of harm as a result of fire spreading over o