Shelter Scotland News

Call to regulate letting agents

07 May 2013 11:50am

We're calling for regulation of the sector to ensure responsible letting agents are rewarded and the bad ones are suitably penalised.

New pack to improve renting

30 Apr 2013 5:49pm

The Scottish Government has introduced a new pack that all landlords have a duty to provide to their tenants.

Warning over probationary tenancies

23 Apr 2013 1:41pm

We have led a powerful coalition of Scottish charities to criticise proposals by the Scottish Government to put all new social housing tenants on ‘probation’.

Gig raises £600

18 Apr 2013 10:00am

A keen Shelter Scotland supporter raised over £600 with a one-off gig - and is already planning her next fundraising challenge!

Boost for Forth Valley empty homes

15 Apr 2013 2:19pm

Councils across the Forth Valley area have been backed by a £20,000 Scottish Government grant to bring the region’s empty homes back into use.

Silent auction for Olympian's shirt

26 Mar 2013 11:16am

A kind-hearted cycling enthusiast has donated a signed and framed t-shirt from Sir Chris Hoy to our Morningside shop in Edinburgh.

Bark to nature

19 Mar 2013 9:36am

One man and his dog suffer snow and sub-zero temperatures to raise money for Shelter Scotland.

Can't move? Improve!

05 Mar 2013 9:51am

Restoration man George Clarke calls on homeowners in Scotland to get an Architect in the House.

Lady Provost lends a hand

04 Mar 2013 1:44pm

Edinburgh’s Lady Provost surprised customers at our Morningside shop after rolling up her sleeves to lend a helping hand.

Bedroom tax warning

28 Feb 2013 2:03pm

Applying the bedroom tax to tenants placed in homeless temporary accommodation will have a devastating impact.