An abandoned fisherman’s cottage on a remote Scottish island that had no running water, electricity, or windows—and sheep living in it. That was all ex-soldier and businessman Robert Tai could afford ...

A Scottish council has said it will save residents from experiencing homelessness by buying 26 properties from private ...

First-time buyers will be able to apply for up to £10,000 in interest free loans from next month, the Scottish government has ...

Shelter Scotland has warned the housing emergency will worsen after John Swinney merged housing with social justice, accusing ministers ...

The Scottish government has declared a national housing emergency. The announcement came during a Labour-led debate at Holyrood calling for the move. SNP ministers have cited UK government budget cuts ...

Record View says Scotland desperately needs more homes of all varieties, but particularly in the social rented sector.

The Scottish government followed a number of local councils by declaring a housing emergency in May The Scottish government has avoided defeat in a vote on whether it had failed to tackle the ...

Scottish landlords could leave the market due to upcoming regulations known as Awaab’s Law, an advisory group has told the ...

Do elections change anything? You would hope so otherwise what is the point but sometimes you wonder whether politicians are attuned to the needs of the electorate. Certainly, for homebuyers, ...

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SCOTLAND’S social housing chief has told how the homes crisis is “as bad as ever” in a parting shot before she quits. Sally Thomas warned the sector is in a dire position following budget cuts and ...