Langstane Housing Association property surveyor Chloe Beech has been shortlisted for the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations' (SFHA) NextGen Leader Award, a key highlight of the organisation’s 50th anniversary celebrations. The NextGen Leader Award recognises outstanding young professi
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A national action plan must be developed to tackle the housing emergency to avoid the risk that the crisis “drifts on indefinitely”, according to a new report published today by a Scottish Parliament committee. A year on from the official declaration of the national housing emergency by
Thousands of tenants across Scotland may be left without heating and hot water when their electricity meters are switched off next month, social housing groups have warned.
A partnership programme to help prevent people from becoming homeless has been launched by the social justice secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville. The £1 million Upstream Homelessness Prevention Fund will bring together Registered Social Landlords (RSLs), third sector organisations, commun
Stronger protections for tenants, helping deliver more affordable homes, and removing barriers on stalled building sites were all on the agenda for First Minister John Swinney as he set out his government's legislative programme at Holyrood yesterday, although sector bodies have warned the measures
A group of housing bodies have commissioned research to identify what is needed in Scotland in terms of funding, systems and support to provide aids and adaptations to older and disabled people.
In this episode of the Scottish Housing News Podcast, the discussion revolves around the proposed amendments to the Housing Scotland Bill, particularly focusing on homelessness prevention. The conversation features insights from Susie Fitton, policy manager at the Scottish Federation of Housing Asso
Scottish Government delays in administering much-needed funding have forced housing associations to issue redundancy notices for a flagship community fund.
The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has launched its first Policy Paper ahead of the Holyrood election and has called for urgent funding solutions for decarbonising social homes. The ‘Meeting the Challenge of Net Zero’ paper warns that social tenants could face a
The Scottish Government has pledged to bring forward its Heat in Buildings Bill during this parliament after revealing revisions that will set a new target for decarbonising heating systems alongside continuing work to reduce fuel poverty.
The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has called for increased investment in Scotland’s affordable homes programme and voiced "serious concerns" over social security cuts following the Spring Statement.
The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) is today launching a refreshed brand and website to better serve its members as the organisation celebrates its 50th anniversary.
Respected journalist and broadcaster Kirsty Wark will deliver the keynote address at the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations' Annual Conference in June. The event will celebrate its fiftieth anniversary and over half a century of Scotland’s housing associations, with First Minister Joh
Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) CEO Sally Thomas has announced she will leave the organisation in autumn 2025, following eight years in post. As SFHA marks its fiftieth anniversary, Sally’s leadership has established the organisation as the voice of housing associations
Thousands of families across Scotland face years of anguish in overcrowded, insecure, and expensive homes as a result of the country’s housing emergency, according to a new report from the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations and Wheatley Group.