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Scottish government drops dedicated housing secretary role in cabinet

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th May 2026, 7 days ago | 1

The housing sector has reacted to the Scottish government’s new cabinet after it scrapped the standalone housing secretary post. Shirley-Anne...

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22nd May 2026, 2 weeks ago | 4

A homeless charity is urging the next Scottish government to set out plans to end homelessness in its first 100...

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10th April 2026, 2 months ago | 1

More than half of people in Scotland (54%) live in areas with failing homelessness services, new research by Shelter Scotland...

Author: Mark Alexander

16th March 2026, 3 months ago | 1

Temporary accommodation in Scotland has reached record levels. What changed in the housing system and why councils are spending £100m+...

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

16th March 2026, 3 months ago | 0

The Scottish government has announced it will provide £9 million in extra funding to tackle the Local Housing Allowance (LHA)...

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th February 2026, 3 months ago | 10

A Scottish council is calling on landlords to provide temporary accommodation for vulnerable families. The council has launched a partnership...

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th February 2026, 4 months ago | 0

The Scottish Conservatives have accused the SNP of ‘worsening the housing emergency’, following a controversial rule change that has seen...

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th February 2026, 4 months ago | 1

The number of rough sleepers and homelessness in Scotland has doubled, according to new figures. Data by the Scottish government...

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

6th December 2024, 1 year ago | 0

The Scottish Liberal Democrats have accused the SNP of a “massive failure” to tackle the housing crisis. A Freedom of...