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The transfer of operations from Hunters Hall Housing Co-operative to Hillcrest Homes was formally completed today, following months of preparations and consultation with the housing cooperative’s tenants. Under the terms of the transfer, which secures the future for the Housing Co-op’s 2

The Scottish Housing Regulator (SHR) has published the outcome of its annual risk assessment of social landlords as well as updated engagement plans for Registered Social Landlords (RSLs). The main areas the Regulator will focus on in its engagement with social landlords are the impact of the COVID-

Tom Leggeat, managing director of Springfield Partnerships, part of the Springfield Group, is next up to offer his congratulations to Scottish Housing News on our 20th anniversary year. “Scottish Housing News is an invaluable source of news for the sector, particularly in the affordable h

Osprey Housing is freezing rents for tenants across the north-east until next year, then capping rents for at least another two years. The freeze comes as Osprey Housing and Osprey Housing Moray become a single entity today in a move poised to deliver a range of streamlined benefits for tenants and

Cunninghame Housing Association has completed work on its new build housing development at Treeswoodhead, Kilmarnock.

Plans by Waverley Housing Association to demolish existing multi-storey properties in the ageing Upper Langlee estate in Galashiels to make way for 109 new low-rise homes have been approved by Scottish Borders Council.

Almost 150 new homes for social rent are taking shape as part of the Queens Quay regeneration project in Clydebank.

A local Bield retirement manager with three decades of experience has hailed the importance of community spirit as an integral part of the development. Beginning her career at just 17, Rachael England (Rae) has been working within the housing sector in the area since 1982 and joined Bield in 1991.

North Lanarkshire Council's successful Open Market Purchase Scheme has met and exceeded its target for the year, bringing more than 100 homes back into use for rent across the area. The scheme allows the purchase of houses for sale on the open market in areas where there is a clear demand for that t

CIH Scotland policy and practice manager Ashley Campbell on the small changes housing associations can make to help tenants who are living with dementia. Over 90,000 people in Scotland are living with dementia and this number will increase significantly as our population continues to age. At some po

The First Home Fund shared equity pilot scheme is launched again today to provide first-time buyers with up to £25,000 to help them buy a property that meets their needs and is located in the area where they want to live.

Scottish home builders are keenly awaiting the planned lifting of restrictions next month with trade body Homes for Scotland (HFS) keen to play its part. Measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus have prevented workers from entering customers’ homes for non-essential afterca

The recently launched TP Certificate pilot from TPAS Scotland is already receiving great feedback from the organisations and partners involved. A collaborative partnership between Supporting Communities NI OCNNI (Open College Network Northern Ireland) and TPAS Scotland, the course is aimed at t

Susanne Millar has been appointed chief officer of Glasgow's Health and Social Care Partnership (GCHSCP) after leading the organisation through its toughest ever year. One of her first acts after the Integration Joint Board confirmed her appointment to the role, which she has held on an in

As the new energy price cap rise came into force yesterday, Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) is encouraging people who have been working from home during the pandemic to claim tax relief on their energy bills ahead of the tax year ending on April 5. Under the existing tax relief system, workers can cl