Scottish Borders Housing Association (SBHA) has helped create a life-changing adapted home that is giving a young Hawick resident greater independence and improving everyday life for her whole family. Natalya Anderson (age 15) uses a wheelchair and needed a home that could better support her day-to-day care and independence. Her family’s previous home was not […]

We’re delighted to share that Scottish Borders Housing Association’s pioneering Garages to Homes project has been named as a finalist in the Herald Property Awards 2026, in the Innovation in Sustainable Construction and Design category. Delivered in partnership with HUSK, the project has transformed redundant and underused garage sites in Jedburgh and Hawick into 13 […]

SBHA’s Summer newsletter is available online now! The SBHA Summer 2026 tenant newsletter is now available to read online. This edition is packed with updates on investment in your neighbourhood, new homes across the Borders, money-saving support, Summer safety tips and ways to get involved. View or download your newsletter by clicking on the image […]

Some changes to Scottish housing law came into effect on 1 August 2026. These changes are reflected in the Scottish Government’s new Model Scottish Secure Tenancy Agreement, which is used as the basis for new Scottish Secure Tenancies created from that date. If your tenancy started before 1 August, you will not normally receive a […]

Borders Housing Network’s (BHN) Domestic Abuse Project has strengthened the way housing providers across the Scottish Borders respond to domestic abuse, helping identify abuse earlier, improve support for tenants and strengthen homelessness prevention through partnership working. Funded through the Scottish Government’s Upstream Homelessness Prevention Fund, the project recognised the important role housing providers play in responding to […]

We’re delighted to share that Scottish Borders Tenants Organisation (SBTO) was once again named Runner-Up in the Group of the Year category at this year’s Tpas Scotland National Good Practice Awards, held at the Golden Jubilee Hotel, Clydebank on Wednesday night (17th June). This recognition celebrates the dedication and impact of SBTO’s Tenant members, who […]

Looking after Langlee! Last Friday, Kelly Mitchell, SBHA Neighbourhood Housing Officer for Langlee, joined a team of volunteers at the Galashiels East Community Clean-Up event. This was organised by the newly formed committee. Kelly alongside Fiona Munro, Local Area Co-ordinator for the Eildon Area, concentrated their efforts in the Langlee area, where SBHA has over […]

Our former Chief Executive, Julia Mulloy, retired at the end of May. As part of her send-off, colleagues held a bake sale – a fitting choice, as Julia is a keen baker. The bake sale raised £203.40 for Alzheimer Scotland‘s Brain Health and Dementia Resource Centre, which supports people living with dementia in the Borders, […]

Volunteers’ Week 2026 – Thank you SBTO! Scottish Borders Tenants Organisation (SBTO) is a dedicated group of tenant volunteers who work together to make a real difference in their communities. For over 23 years, SBTO has partnered with Scottish Borders Housing Association (SBHA) to ensure tenants’ voices are heard and reflected in housing services. SBTO […]

Plans have been submitted for a major new affordable housing development on the former Heather Mill site in Selkirk, with Scottish Borders Housing Association (SBHA) proposing 59 new homes as part of the regeneration of the long-derelict site. Submitted to Scottish Borders Council in partnership with Smith Scott Mullan Architects and McTaggart Construction, the plans […]