SFHA and Scotland Excel have worked together to produce an online document shining a light on community benefit best practice
Last year, the Scottish Government launched its first round of consultation on post-2021 Investment.
SFHA and Construction Scotland Innovation Centre (CSIC) announced an upcoming funding call at a workshop with development managers from across Scotland, held on Thursday 22nd November.
The Planning Bill has passed Stage 2 in Holyrood. Two significant amendments have been made that could help increase the supply of housing.
After a technical review and extensive stakeholder engagement, Scottish Water has confirmed that Water for Scotland (WfS) and Sewers for Scotland (SfS), utilised by the Developer Community to design and construct Water and Waste Water Infrastructure, have been updated. Version 4.0 of each document was released on Tuesday 16th October 2018.
The Scottish Government has been working to reform and improve public sector procurement. As part of this work, a steering group has overseen a Construction Procurement Manual for bodies spending significant public funds. Housing associations will be covered by the guidance in the manual.
SFHA has formed a partnership with CSIC. The aim of the partnership is to promote innovation in development and asset management and to help housing associations with challenges such as energy efficiency and skills shortages in the construction industry.
A new planning bill is going through the Scottish Parliament. The SFHA has been working with partners to influence the bill with the aim of securing more affordable homes and to ensure planning helps to create better places.
The development, in partnership with the Clyde Valley Housing Association, will see derelict land on Hamilton Road transformed into 24 new, energy efficient affordable homes
Port of Leith Housing Association attracts investment of £40 million from Scottish Widows.
An open letter to stakeholders to support the Housing to 2040 consultation.
New mid-market rent Port of Leith Housing Association development opens.
Pollokshaws flats win two major awards.
Development selected as a finalist in Best Affordable Housing Development (Urban) and Best Older People’s Housing Development (up to 50 homes) categories.
The loan supports Ayrshire Housing’s latest project in Ayr which is just getting underway.
Abertay Housing Association creates single storey one-bedroom extension for tenants Karen and Claire.
