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Demand for online advice has soared since the UK went into lockdown last March, new figures released by Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) have revealed.

Homeowners whose flats have external cladding will be offered free safety assessments to determine which properties have material needing to be removed, as part of a £450 million package of measure to address Scotland's cladding crisis.

Bield has appointed a new head of development and business growth who will drive its strategic objectives to create new opportunities for development. With more than nine years of experience in the housing sector, Elizabeth Peacock has taken up the role at a critical time for the housing provider, a

The Scottish Government has pledged to invest millions of pounds to tackle the ongoing problem facing scores of people who are battling addiction but are being forced to choose between going into residential rehabilitation facilities or keeping their home. Shelter Scotland, alongside other orga

A minimum 2.5% annual rent increase over the next four years is one of four options being considered by the City of Edinburgh Council in order to mitigate the impact of a one-year rent freeze on its Housing Revenue Account.

The 20th anniversary of Scottish Housing News this month has also been marked by Wheatley Group chief executive Martin Armstrong. “Scottish Housing News provides an indispensable daily digital update on developments across the sector. Its essential news service and insightful commentary are a

After the successful launch of the first Youth Homelessness Prevention Pathway for care leavers, the A Way Home Scotland coalition has developed a second youth homelessness prevention pathway for all young people at risk of or experiencing homelessness in Scotland. In 2019, the Scottish Government&r

Over half a billion pounds will be invested over the next five years to reshape North Lanarkshire’s towns and communities. The new £500 million strategic capital investment programme agreed at North Lanarkshire Council’s policy and strategy committee underlines the commitment to cr

Housing minister Kevin Stewart has written to the UK Government to urge a rethink on VAT rates for building refurbishments and renovations. In his letter to Treasury minister Jesse Norman, he argues the current situation acts as a disincentive to improvement work that might make buildings more energ

A new Age Scotland report has outlined the housing needs of older people with a series of recommendations for the Scottish Government and local authorities.  The research highlights a need to increase the availability of accessible and adaptable homes so that people can live well and independen

A major £32.5 million contract to improve the quality of homes in North Lanarkshire has been secured by Strathaven-based construction, refurbishment and energy contractors Procast.

Scottish Borders Council’s five-year revenue budget and ten-year capital plan was decided by councillors on Friday with a Council Tax freeze agreed for 2021/22. The money for significant investment in frontline services including transport infrastructure, early years education and the continue

A plan to create a well-connected, healthy, green and carbon-conscious Elgin City Centre has been published by Moray Council. The draft Elgin City Centre Masterplan, produced in partnership with the local community, seeks feedback from locals across Moray. A similar process will be rolled out for to

Strathmore Homes has criticised Angus Council after a development in Monikie was rejected on the grounds there are already enough homes in the area. The plans, which were submitted to the council last September, would have seen an existing house on land next to Monikie Primary School demolished

A new report published by Community Land Scotland has revealed that 20% of all community-owned assets are now urban, and not just rural. The change came about following the Community Right to Buy extended to cover urban areas in 2016. Almost £7 million of funding was provided by the Scottish L