Housing Secretary Màiri McAllan has visited the latest South of Scotland tenant to benefit from the world’s first domestic energy storage system to use a novel battery chemistry and technology never used in homes before. Ms McAllan visited the home of Jan Davies, a single mother and SBHA tenant, in Skirling, Scottish Borders. She was […]

We are thrilled to confirm that the first phase of homes at our new development at Howdenburn in Jedburgh is now available to bid on! These homes are all on the new Howdenburn Drive and Capon Drive, and are made up of: 5 x 2 storey houses with 2 double beds (suitable for 4 people). […]

We are delighted to announce the appointment of David Chalmers as SBHA’s new Director of Development, joining early January 2026. David joins us at an exciting time in the organisation’s journey, with a new-build programme now firmly established and ambitious plans underway to deliver more affordable, high-quality homes across the Scottish Borders. David brings a […]

SKILLSQUEST 2025 SBHA’s HR Business Partner Carole and Tenant & Community Engagement Facilitator Louise were delighted to return to SKILLSQUEST this year to deliver Communication Skills workshops for S2-S3 secondary school students across the Scottish Borders. The event, organised by Developing the Young Workforce – Borders, took place earlier this week at Lilliardsedge Holiday Park. […]

Residents of Croft Street, Huddersfield Street, Greenbank Street, Hill Street, Galabank Street, and the surrounding neighbourhood came together last week for a Scottish Borders Housing Association (SBHA) community feedback event. The gathering gave local people the chance to see how their ideas will shape the next phase of regeneration plans for the area. The project, […]

Scottish Borders Tenants Organisation AGM Tuesday 28th October 2025, 6.30pm – 7.30pm. SBHA Head Office, Whinfield Road, Selkirk TD7 5DT. Join us for a review of Tenant and community engagement and consultation during 2024-25. All SBHA Tenants Welcome.

Scottish Borders Housing Association (SBHA) has appointed a new Chair, following its 23rd Annual General Meeting, held last week. After nine years’ dedicated service, five of them as Chair, Robin Hill has stepped down from SBHA’s Board of Management. He is succeeded as Chair by Ian McDonald, a Chartered Accountant with more than 20 years […]

Work Experience Week – September 2025 SBHA was delighted to host three Hawick High School students for work experience last week – Abbie, Danny and Gosia. Abbie worked primarily in the HR team with Carole and Rory, Danny was out with Matthew – one of our plumbers, and Gosia helped out with Tenant and Community […]

Friday 19th September 2025 – Drop-in 1pm-4pm Outdoor space by Block 86-94 Croft Street (TD1 3BP) Croft Street area residents – we invite you to join us for the next resident engagement and project update event. This is your opportunity to meet with the SBHA Project & Design Team, and Partners to find out more […]

SBHA is delighted to host three Hawick High School students for work experience this week! Please meet Abbie, Danny and Gosia. Abbie will be working primarily in the HR team, Danny with our plumbers, and Gosia in Tenant and Community Engagement. “My name is Abbie, I’m 17 and an S6 student at Hawick High School. […]