Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed the introduction of a six week temporary halt to enforcement of evictions from rented properties until mid-January. This move will give extra protection to tenants during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. It will reduce the burden on local authorities, who have a duty to rehouse people made homeless through evictions, and... Continue Reading →
Night Shelters to be Phased Out for Rehousing Centres
Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed the Scottish Government announcement that night shelters are being replaced with rapid rehousing welcome centres for people who would otherwise be sleeping rough this winter, in updated plans for tackling homelessness. Announced in an updated action plan for tackling homelessness, the centres are part of plans to phase out night... Continue Reading →
First Home Fund to Reopen In 2021 After Pilot Success
Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed the Scottish Government’s intentions to reopen the pilot First Home Fund after the scheme has helped thousands to enter the housing market. The new scheme has been particularly popular since the housing market reopened in June, and is expected to support over 8,000 households into home ownership by the end... Continue Reading →
New £10 Million Fund Will Support Renters in North Ayrshire
Ruth Maguire MSP has said a new £10 million fund announced by the SNP Government will support people struggling to pay their rent across North Ayrshire. Announced earlier last week, the Tenant Hardship Loan Fund will open later this Autumn and offer interest-free loans to those unable to access other forms of support for their... Continue Reading →
National Scheme to Tackle Fuel Poverty Restarts
Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed the resumption of Warmer Homes Scotland, the national scheme to help reduce people’s fuel bills by making their homes more energy efficient. The Scottish Government has announced that the Warmer Homes Scotland scheme would restart, bringing 300 staff out of furlough to continue installing energy efficiency measures in people’s homes.... Continue Reading →
Guidance Issued on Safe Home Moves as Housing Market Re-Opens
Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed guidance published by the Scottish Government as all house moves in Scotland are permitted from today in line with safety guidelines. From today, the public are allowed to leave their homes for activities in connection with the purchase, sale, letting or rental of a residential property including: visiting estate or... Continue Reading →
Help To Buy Scheme Extension Welcome News to House Builders and Buyers
Ruth Maguire MSP today welcomed the news that more than 2,000 households will be able to buy a new build home as the Help to Buy (Scotland) Scheme has been extended until March 2022. The decision to extend the scheme has been taken to provide long term support to house builders as they recover from... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire Welcomes Measures To Protect Renters from Eviction
SNP MSP Ruth Maguire has welcomed the Scottish Government announcement that private and social tenants in North Ayrshire are to be given increased protection from eviction during the coronavirus pandemic. Emergency legislation will increase the minimum notice period for private and social tenants to up to six months depending on the grounds used, helping to... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire MSP (SNP) 