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Stephen Langley Raw Holdings development

Delighted tenants are loving their new homes at a development in East Calder.

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Scotland’s biggest social landlord has helped tenants save more than £122,000 on their energy bills over the last six months.

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Over 2000 customers from across Wheatley Group communities have signed up to use their voice and help improve services with their social landlord.

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We take your complaints, comments and compliments very seriously and we always try to learn from them and your feedback.

A male housing officer talking to a female customer holding a small child on the pavement next to houses

More than 10,000 homeless people in Scotland will be provided with homes by 2026, figures from Wheatley Group have revealed.

Image of a heart with house icons, with text in the background reading Supporting Scottish Housing Day 13 September 2023

The importance of housing as a career is the focus for this year’s Scottish Housing Day which takes place today, Wednesday 13 September 2023.

Managing Director of Wheatley Care Louise Dunlop, Wheatley Group Director of Development and Regeneration Lindsay Lauder, Housing Minister Paul McLennan, Wheatley Group Chief Executive Steven Henderson, City of Edinburgh Council Homelessness and Fair Work Convener Jane Meagher, Wheatley Homes East Head of Housing Alex Lamb, Wheatley Group Chair Jo Armstrong, Wheatley Group Development Manager Alastair Ranyard, Wheatley Homes East Vice Chair Helen Howden, South East Area Manager of Scottish Government’s More Homes Division Alastair Dee, Managing Director of Wheatley Homes East Laura Henderson, Managing Director of The Cruden Group Steven Simpson and Director of Lowther Michelle Rush

One of the largest affordable new-build developments in Scotland has been given the seal of approval by Housing Minister Paul McLennan.

Wheatley Group Chief Executive Steven Henderson, Patrick Harvie MSP, Chair of Lowther Eric Gibson, and Wheatley Group’s Director of Development and Regeneration Lindsay Lauder at Bell Street

A Scottish Government minister has praised Wheatley Group for increasing the range of housing available to rent across the country.

bursary recipient Shona

Customers of Wheatley Group have until 30 June to apply for an education bursary.

Bellgrove development impression

Architectural features on a B-listed hotel are to be preserved as part of a new £16.8 million regeneration plan for Gallowgate in Glasgow.

Bursary recipient Michael Gowran

An education bursary scheme to help tenants living in some of Scotland’s most disadvantaged communities will reach a major milestone this year.

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If you haven’t already done so, be sure to claim your £400 energy bill voucher before time runs out.

Help us reshape online services

Due to the recent freezing weather, our Customer First Centre has received a high number of calls.

The Scottish Child Payment has increased – and has been extended to include all children under 16.

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Make sure you don’t fall victim to fraudsters around the £400 energy bills discount this winter.

Help us reshape online services

We’re looking to redesign our online services – and we need your help.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon at the launch of Wheatley Group’s new £6m cost-of-living crisis fund

£6M cost-of-living fund will support over 20,000 tenants.

Wheatley Homes Glasgow customer Marion standing with two staff from NETs

Wheatley communities are looking their best thanks to a pioneering partnership with one of the country’s leading environmental charities.

Wheatley Group offers 300 homes to support Ukrainian refugees in Scotland

Wheatley Group has today (20 June 2022) pledged to support Ukrainian refugees fleeing the Russian invasion by offering 300 available homes to local authorities across Scotland.

Glasgow visit

A new course is launching in Glasgow this month giving people a taster of working in the construction sector.

GHA becomes known as Wheatley Homes Glasgow from today

A bright new era for housing has begun today (1 April) as Scotland’s largest social landlord, GHA, becomes known as Wheatley Homes Glasgow.

GHA's Bell Street development picks up another award

GHA’s transformation of a former stable block into 52 affordable homes has picked up yet another award.

New Child Disability Benefit introduced by the Scottish Government

A new benefit has been introduced by the Scottish Government to help parents of children with a disability or ill health.

New Child Disability Benefit introduced by the Scottish Government

A new benefit has been introduced by the Scottish Government to help parents of children with a disability or ill health.

New Child Disability Benefit introduced by the Scottish Government

A new benefit has been introduced by the Scottish Government to help parents of children with a disability or ill health.

Wheatkey can help tenants with fuel bills

Wheatley Group is urging customers worried about rising energy bills to get in touch.

Electric car

An electric car club in Glasgow is on the road to success in time for its second anniversary – after customers travelled over 74,000 miles in only two years.

Lowther's Bell Street development wins at Herald Property Awards

The stunning renovation of a stable block in Glasgow, which was once home to dozens of working horses, has picked up another prestigious property award.

Home Comforts

Over 236 tonnes of furniture have been saved from being dumped or going to landfill thanks to a life-changing upcycling service from Wheatley Group.

Close cleaning service update

Thanks for your patience as we continue to operate in line with government guidance.

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Over 50 vulnerable men are to be offered new homes after a partnership enabled Lowther Homes, a subsidiary of Wheatley Group, to buy the Bellgrove Hotel, a private hostel in Glasgow’s East End.

Inglefield Street with passing cars and a cyclist

A new Lowther development of affordable homes has already become a landmark for Govanhill in Glasgow’s south side.

Hurlford Avenue artist impressions

Work has started on 70 new affordable homes on the site of a former primary school in Glasgow.

New Lowther homes being built at Little Dovehill

Work has started on a new affordable housing development in Glasgow.

NETs staff working in community

Thanks for your patience as we continue to operate a restricted range of services, in line with government guidance.

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Are you worried or have questions about Coronavirus? Expert help and advice from health care professionals and the Government is available.

Modern Apprentices at Wheatley Group

School leavers have the chance to become Modern Apprentices with Scotland’s largest housing, property and care organisation.

Sighthill regeneration project launch

Almost 200 new homes to rent are being brought forward by GHA as part of the regeneration of Sighthill.

SmartSpending app

Saving money using MySavings is now even easier – thanks to a new smartphone app.

Watson Street new-build

Glasgow Housing Association (GHA) has started work on a second development of flats for affordable rent in Glasgow’s Merchant City.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon at  GHA Ibrox new-builds

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon visited GHA’s latest development of 152 affordable flats – and heard how the homes were giving tenants a bright new future.

Batson Street Govanhill

The site of a former primary school in the south side of Glasgow has been transformed into 45 new affordable homes.

Derek Mackay MSP at the opening of the former stables at Bell Street in Glasgow

A stable block which was home to dozens of working horses in Glasgow has been transformed into 52 new flats for mid-market rent.

Inglefield Street Govanhill

Work has started to transform a derelict site in the south side of Glasgow into much-needed affordable homes.

Yellow background with a shopping basket of fruit and black text reading MySavings

MySavings will cost you less, every day.

Aileen Campbell launches new Craigmillar homes

The first phase of a multi-million pound transformation of a community in Edinburgh has taken shape – and residents are delighted with their new homes.

Beaverbank

Work has started on two projects which will provide 60 new affordable homes in Edinburgh.

Nicole Cleugh and Megan Linton at their new home

Homes for mid-market rent in a new development in the East End of Glasgow were all snapped up in record time.

Lowther logo news

Sorry, but our online services – My Lowther – won’t be available on Saturday 30 June between 8am-7pm as we’re carrying out upgrades.

Dunedin Canmore marks start of new homes at Greendykes, Craigmillar

A major regeneration project in Edinburgh has taken another step forward with work starting on 70 new affordable homes.

Dunedin Canmore marks start of new homes at Greendykes, Craigmillar

A major regeneration project in Edinburgh has taken another step forward with work starting on 70 new affordable homes.

Work starts on new GHA homes in the Gallowgate

The regeneration of the Gallowgate has taken a huge step forward as work has started on 143 new GHA homes in the area.

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OUR Volunteer Plus partnership helped young people change their lives – and help others too.

Staff are here to help

Scotland’s leading housing, care and property management group has been recognised for outstanding customer service by a prestigious UK scheme.

Our Power you've got the power

Tenants can access cheaper energy thanks to Our Power – a ‘not for profit’ energy supply company.

Tenants and homeowners shape service

A new improved £33 million repairs service is being rolled out to thousands of tenants and factored homeowners across Wheatley Group communities in the west of Scotland.

First Minister visits tenants at new GHA homes

GHA unveils 105 affordable homes at Govan tram depot site as Wheatley announces further £65 million of private investment.

Volunteering

If you want to find a new career, improve your confidence and help make a difference to other people, then volunteering could be for you.

GHA tenant Funmi Komolafe found work after signing up for Routes into Care.

A new training course can help tenants increase their skills, land a job – and make a difference to other people’s lives.

Launch of My Money service in Cranhill

Thousands of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged people in Scotland’s biggest city will be given a personal money mentor as part of a pioneering new scheme to tackle poverty and inequality.

Community Plan

Views are being sought on Glasgow's Draft Community Plan – covering everything from health and wealth to jobs and childcare.

Hoarding

Wheatley Group is highlighting an issue that is more widespread than many people think – hoarding.

Modern apprentices

We’ve launched a last call for applications for this year’s Modern Apprenticeships.

New bursary scheme launched for tenants

We're offering lifeline support to tenants and their families to pursue their dreams of going to university.

wheatley foundation theatre

Children from some of Scotland’s most disadvantaged communities are to get their first experience of the theatre, thanks to a new partnership.

Bell Street stables

A stable block which was home to dozens of working horses in Glasgow is to be turned into flats for mid-market rent.

90 modern apprenticeships are available for young people

Ninety young people from some of Scotland’s most deprived communities are being given the chance to kickstart their career through new apprenticeships.

Nicola Sturgeon and Frank McAveety at new-build

Work has started on 150 new homes as part of plans to transform a community in the south of Glasgow.

Launch of the Wheatley Foundation

A new charitable trust targeting poverty and social exclusion in the most deprived communities in Scotland is set to reach up to 7000 people in its first year.

Minister backs environmental campaign

Ninety apprentices and trainees, including people from disadvantaged communities, are learning how to make Scotland’s neighbourhoods cleaner and greener.

TV weather predicts warm winter for tenants

Scotland’s largest social landlord launches its latest WinterReady initiative.

New flats in Yoker are proving a hit with customers.

Lowther Homes is providing a lifeline for people looking to rent an affordable home – as new research shows working Scots are being priced out of the property market.

41 young people sign up for apprentice programme

Scotland’s largest housing, care and property management group has doubled this year its number of Modern Apprentices.

Environmental Modern Apprentices recruitment

Wheatley Group is looking for 45 young people who like working outdoors to become its latest apprentices.

Lowther logo news

Lowther Homes’ new apartments for rent in Yoker are being snapped up fast.

35th Click and Connect opening in Toryglen

GHA has opened a new digital learning centre in Toryglen to give social housing tenants access to free online access and support.

Lowther logo news

Lowther Homes has further expanded its portfolio of affordable homes for rent with the acquisition of 21 new-build apartments in Hamilton.

Apprenticeship scheme gives teenager hope

A Glasgow teenager has told how knowing she had a place on an apprenticeship scheme gave her hope after being diagnosed with cancer.

MCR Pathways

Young people from disadvantaged communities are receiving vital mentoring support thanks to staff from Wheatley Group.

Wheatley Group is looking for 37 new Modern Apprentices

GHA's parent organisaton, Wheatley Group, is making a last call to recruit 37 new Modern Apprentices.

Nattalie McCulloch is delighted with her home in Braehead.

Nattalie McCulloch couldn’t believe her luck when she landed the keys to her new home.