Shelter Scotland News

Reclaim unlawfully charged letting agent fees

07 May 2012 10:05am

We’ve launched a new campaign and the Reclaim your fees website to let people know how to claim back unlawfully charged letting agent fees.

Increase in charity shop thefts

25 Apr 2012 10:13am

We are deeply disappointed and saddened by the news of a sharp increase in the number of shoplifting incidents in our shops over recent months.

Release your property's potential

19 Apr 2012 5:14pm

Architect and TV presenter George Clarke is calling on homeowners in Scotland to release their property’s potential though the Architect in the House scheme.

New shops in Glasgow's south side

05 Apr 2012 12:05pm

We're expanding our chain of shops in Glasgow with two new south side locations.

Praise for our services

27 Mar 2012 10:03am

We're pleased to announce our housing and homelessness support service has been praised by the Care Inspectorate for its high standards and for achieving positive outcomes for the families and individuals it works with.

20% cut in homelessness applications welcomed

14 Feb 2012 11:59am

Homelessness applications across Scotland have decreased by 20% compared to this time last year according to new figures released by the Scottish Government.

Bedroom tax decision 'grossly unfair'

02 Feb 2012 1:15pm

Shelter Scotland has slammed the UK Government for deciding to press ahead with penalties for social housing tenants who ‘under-occupy’ their homes.

Families cut back on fuel and food

19 Jan 2012 10:54am

More than one in five people in Great Britain have reduced their gas and electricity usage to help pay for their home in the last 12 months, and over one in three (34%) spent less on food.

Rise in shop sales for December

16 Jan 2012 11:16am

Shelter Scotland shops saw an increase in sales during December, according to latest figures.

Step closer to 2012 homelessness reform

04 Jan 2012 1:59pm

With one year to go until Scotland’s historic homelessness legislation comes into force, local authorities must build on their achievements to date.