Scottish Government will invest £752 million in 2023-24 to continue delivery of our affordable housing programme - ensuring even more good quality, affordable homes are available to meet the needs of people. Read the Budget▶️ bit.ly/Budget2023_4

Housing Secretary Shona Robison MSP officially opened the Wheatley Group East development. The new development, supported by over £9.5 million of @ScotGov funding, consists of 146 homes for social and midmarket rent, including homes to support older tenants to live independently.

Emergency measures to protect tenants will be extended. Subject to Parliamentary approval, from 1 April 2023 private rent rises will be capped at 3% and enforcement of evictions will be paused in most cases. Find out more: bit.ly/ProtectionsFor…

Tenants’ Rights Minister patrickharvie visited ShireHA to see the work carried out to improve the energy efficiency of their homes, support tenants and local communities. The work highlights social landlords investing rental income in warmer homes which are cheaper to heat.

Visiting the new Wheatley Group development Shona Robison MSP had the chance to hear how it is changing people’s lives. This development, supported by almost £22 million @ScotGov funding, includes a district heating system, helping cut carbon emissions and tackle fuel poverty.

We’ve announced £105 million in investment to boost the number of affordable homes in Scotland. Our Charitable Bond programme, delivered by Allia C&C, has already invested more than £260 million in affordable housing since 2014. Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/InvestingInAff…

Delivering the keynote speech at Rural Housing Scotland Housing Secretary Shona Robison MSP highlighted the importance of businesses, regional, local and community partners working together to deliver affordable housing and sustainable communities.

From 1 March 2024, all private rented properties will be required to have central heating, a kitchen with adequate space and facilities to prepare and store food, and common areas that are safe to use and properly maintained. Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/RepairStandard

Delivering the keynote speech at Scotland’s Housing Festival, Minister for Tenants’ Rights patrickharvie spoke on the importance of the Cost of Living Act in helping tenants facing the impact of the cost crisis and how vital it is to create a New Deal for Tenants.

It was wonderful to have Shona Robison MSP talk through the Scottish Government's plans to strengthen homelessness prevention measures at our report launch tonight. We can end homelessness in Scotland #homeisthefoundation

Private rent rises are now capped at 3% under our emergency legislation to protect tenants. Landlords can alternatively apply for increases of up to 6% to cover specific costs. Enforcement of eviction action is still paused in most cases. Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/emergency-tena…

Increasing and accelerating housing supply, tackling homelessness and ending rough sleeping and progressing Scotland’s 20-year housing plan are key priorities for Housing Minister Paul McLennan - MSP for East Lothian Learn more about his priorities ➡️ bit.ly/DeliveringHous…

Paul McLennan - MSP for East Lothian On his first visit as Housing Minister, Paul McLennan - MSP for East Lothian visited the Letham Mains housing development in Haddington. He saw how £2.2 million of @ScotGov funding is supporting the delivery of 37 new build social rented units, including homes for older people and wheelchair users.

Up to £25 million is being made available to help councils identify affordable homes for key workers in rural communities. Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/3Na8ILh

Housing Minister Paul McLennan - MSP for East Lothian opened Townhead House, a dementia-friendly development. Supported by £4.9 million Scottish Government funding, the 60 affordable homes built for social rent will allow people to live independently in their home for as long as possible.

Private tenants would also continue to be able to challenge applicable rent increases during most tenancies. If you want to check your rent increase is within the 3% limit, you can apply to Rent Service Scotland: mygov.scot/emergency-meas…

Minister for Housing Paul McLennan delivering the ministerial address. He says: “The work you do is so much more than targets and creating homes. It’s the individual difference it makes to tenants lives and creating thriving communities.”

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Almost 11,000 households have been able to access an affordable place to live as a result of the highest annual figure of affordable homes being delivered since 2000. Read more ▶️ ow.ly/uYRc50PKrTl

The Eildon Housing Poynder Apartments in Kelso offer extra care housing for older people so that they can remain in their own homes. Today, Housing Minister Paul McLennan - MSP for East Lothian visited residents and took part in a tree-planting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the new site.