The SFHA is pleased to launch the finance evaluation tool to accompany the work undertaken for us in November 2012 on long term finance options for housing associations and co-operatives by MURJA. The spread sheet comes with a full set of guidance notes and aims to allow finance and development staff to evaluate the financial consequences of various types of long term finance for development projects. Download your copy here.  

Our sector is facing unprecedented pressures from the evolving welfare reforms, public and private finance constraints and ever increasing demand for sustainable, warm, genuinely affordable homes. The operating environment for housing associations and co-operatives is undeniably riskier and requires sound governance and strong strategic planning. The programme for our 2013 Annual Conference will provide delegates with an exciting mix of plenary sessions and workshop discussions. Book Your Place Now

The SFHA has launched its Keeping Our Homes Affordable campaign calling for the Scottish Government to return subsidy levels to sustainable levels. Increasing the amount of grant per home will enable more affordable social housing to be built. Read about the campaign.

This report looks at the performance of the Scottish Government on its housing pledges. It is published jointly by the Association of Local Authority Chief Housing Officers, Chartered Institute of Housing in Scotland, Scottish Federation of Housing Associations and Shelter Scotland. Read the report.

Housing associations and co-operatives are currently preparing to collect Social Housing Charter indicators in April 2013 and beyond. For this reason, the SFHA commissioned Angela Currie, Director of the Scottish Housing Best Value Network to produce a guide for our members: "Are You Ready for the Charter?"  

DWP Ministers are to review the "bedroom tax" by the end of May. Help us respond by participating in our online survey "Bedroom Tax" and Discretionary Housing Payments.

Annie's Loo is out now in paperback and is available to order at a special price of £7.00 (normally RRP £9.99) ORDER A COPY ONLINE HERE