The SBHA Spring 2026 tenant newsletter is now available to read online. This edition includes a farewell and reflection from Julia Mulloy, as she retires after 16 years as Chief Executive, alongside updates on investment in homes and neighbourhoods, new homes progress, support services (including Warm & Well), and work with young people and local […]

Another way for SBHA tenants to get involved in shaping housing in Scotland! Members of SBHA and SBTO recently took part in Socialudo’s Power Up Your Housing Strategy training, using the Hopetown serious game to explore real-life housing challenges and the importance of collaboration, prevention and community-led decision making. See more info below. The session […]

Community Regeneration Update – Croft Street area in Galashiels SBHA is pleased to confirm the appointment of P1 Solutions as the main contractor for the public realm and landscaping works within the mixed‑tenure areas of Croft Street, Huddersfield Street, Greenbank Street, Galabank Street, and Hill Street. The landscaping improvements include: – Refurbished walls, steps, fencing, […]

Socialudo! Earlier this week, SBHA was delighted to be part of an inspiring session at Hawick High School with Leighann from Developing the Young Workforce – Borders – celebrating creativity, learning and social impact. Former pupil Professor Vikki McCall from the University of Stirling and Co‑founder of Socialudo returned to the school to lead an […]

Whiteburn Projects Ltd has agreed a £5.95 million Design and Build contract with Scottish Borders Housing Association (SBHA) for the delivery of 27 new affordable homes at its Allanbank development in Lauder. The homes – ranging from one-bedroom bungalows to four-bedroom family houses – have been designed on a tenure-blind basis to integrate seamlessly with […]

Thank you to all those who attended our two consultations on proposals for a new housing development at the former Heather Mill site in Selkirk. If you weren’t able to make it, don’t worry – you can view the designs and details and make comments here – https://mctaggartconst.wixsite.com/heathermill All feedback will be considered and summarised […]

Warm and Well roadshow brings vital winter support to Borders families Around 150 Scottish Borders tenants and families received vital help to stay warm, manage household costs and improve their wellbeing this winter, thanks to a successful community roadshow organised by Scottish Borders Housing Association (SBHA). The Warm and Well in Winter events were held […]

Your Home – Your Voice Our latest Tenant Satisfaction Survey is now underway. If you receive a call, please consider taking part – your feedback helps us to improve services. You could even win one of two £50 shopping vouchers! We use independent provider Research Resource Scotland to carry out regular surveys to help determine […]

Local residents are being urged to have their say on proposals for a new housing development at the former Heather Mill site in Selkirk. Scottish Borders Housing Association (SBHA), Smith Scott Mullan Architects, and McTaggart Construction are launching a public consultation ahead of submitting a planning application in Spring 2026. Two events will be held […]

Plans to bring a long-vacant landmark building on Channel Street, Galashiels back into active use have taken an important step forward, with Scottish Borders Housing Association (SBHA) confirming the purchase of 34-36 Channel Street in Galashiels. The former Co-operative building has been a prominent feature of the town centre for many years but has stood […]