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Six-in-10 tenement owners in Scotland have considered switching factors but were put off because they believed the process was too difficult, according to a new survey. Property management company Taylor and Martin, which commissioned the research, has now launched a campaign to make it easier
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Loreburn Housing has again extended an end of year thank you to its tenants who have gone the extra mile for their neighbours and local community throughout the year. The GREAT big thank you initiative gives a much-deserved thanks to Loreburn tenants who have contributed their time to help others.
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The Scottish Housing News Charity Spotlight feature will highlight the vital work of charities across Scotland each Friday. To include your local charity, whether housing-related or not, send your story and images to us at newsdesk@scottishnews.com. For local football fans, seeing Hibs and Hear
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An east-end community is celebrating one of its greatest successes – 10 years on from the opening of a new community centre. The Calton Heritage and Learning Centre has marked its 10th birthday week with a party to celebrate its important place in the community
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John Forster, chair and founder of Forster Group, Scotland's largest integrated solar roofing business, discusses the affordability challenge of the emerging era of electrification. Eighty per cent of homes in 2045 will be the homes we live in today and therein lies a dilemma: How do we achieve net
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Following National Grid's announcement of the largest grid overhaul in generations, Forster Group chair John Forster shares his own commentary on the news. Last week, the International Energy Agency (IEA) reported strong headwinds in favour of investment in renewable energy technologies across the g
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Hardies Property & Construction Consultants has started work on the most ambitious Passivhaus programme in Scotland for Midlothian Council at Bonnyrigg. Work is underway to build 20 new one-bedroom apartments, among 182 homes the council will deliver built to the exacting, energy-efficient Passi
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Elderpark Housing has completed a tartan fundraising triumph for a Govan- based inspiring radio charity. Three members of staff from the housing association took part in Sunday’s KiltWalk to raise money for near neighbour – Sunny G Radio.
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Clydesdale Housing Association’s CHA Community Hub in Lanark has been officially opened by Màiri McAllan MSP and minister for environment & land reform. Part of a new build project that delivered four flats for social rent and offices for the Association, the CHA Community Hub was c
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Barratt Developments North Scotland has unveiled a new road, Mill Drive, at its Riverside Quarter development in Bucksburn as part of a multi-million-pound commitment to improving local roads, services and amenities. A ribbon-cutting ceremony took place this week at Riverside Quarter hosted by David
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West of Scotland Housing Association (WSHA) has been working with residents of Woodlands and Garnethill to give them a say in how improvements can be made in their communities. This has been achieved through the creation of a resident’s association which was promised to tenants if they voted t
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Sandy and James Easdale have heralded the decision to increase the number of houses planned at the £250 million redevelopment of IBM Greenock as transformational for the region. At a planning meeting held by Inverclyde Council yesterday afternoon, councillors voted in favour of lifting the exi
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The Wee House Group has appointed Richard Reid and Emma Robertson as (acting) chief executive officer and chief financial officer, respectively. Jennifer Higgins, current CEO of the group, will take a step back at the end of this month when her maternity leave begins.
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Self-builders who are unable to access standard bank lending can now apply for a loan of up to £175,000 to help with the development costs of their home. The Self-Build Loan Fund reopens for applications on Monday 21 November and aims to support the delivery of good quality and energy efficien
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Developer HUB and specialist sustainable and impact investor Bridges Fund Management (Bridges) have received planning permission for a residential-led development on Beaverhall Road in Edinburgh. The project will provide 205 Build to Rent homes, including 52 affordable homes, as well as creative wor
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