2011
Local talent to host special festive gig 
21 December 2011
Some of Scotland’s top bands are gathering in Glasgow on 22nd December for an exclusive festive gig in aid of Shelter Scotland.
Scottish Government urged to secure empty homes dividend
9 December 2011
The Scottish Government should use funds raised from a new tax on empty homes to fund a programme of renovation for Scotland’s 23,000 long-term empty properties.
Great British Property Scandal
7 December 2011
Channel 4 has launched The Great British Property Scandal, a season of special programmes to investigate the housing crisis and consider possible solutions.
Scotland's private tenants bring ripped-off
22 November 2011
An undercover investigation has revealed the shocking widespread practice of some letting agents in Scotland charging private tenants extortionate and unjustified upfront charges.
'No room at the inn' for 5,800 children in Scotland
22 November 2011
This Christmas we're calling for the introduction of standards in temporary accommodation to end the scandal of children having to live in bad, unregulated accommodation.
The Big Knit returns!
26 October 2011
Knitted blanket squares and designer hats from all over the world will once again feature at the heart of The Big Knit – a wild and woolly fundraising event at the renowned Perthshire Amber Festival.
Winter warning
13 October 2011
We are urging homeowners and tenants across Scotland not to cut corners on insurance and to carry out a winter health check on their home before it’s too late.
New powers to access information on empty homes
7 October 2011
New powers to help local authorities bring some of Scotland’s 23,000 empty homes back in to use come into force today (7 October 2011).
Drop in right-to-buy sales welcomed
4 October 2011
Our Director, Graeme Brown, comments on new analysis of national housing statistics showing a 50% drop in right-to-buy sales over the last two years.Help for homeowners becoming landlords
29 September 2011
Help is at hand for homeowners across Scotland thinking about renting out a spare room following the launch of our online advice service, including a free lodger agreement to download.Previous Next
