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With the consultation on the Scottish equivalent to the Passivhaus standard expected to begin shortly, Kate de Selincourt from the UK Passivhaus Trust shares what it could deliver in terms of health. Scotland has big problems with public health. The life expectancy at birth is the lowest in the
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Edinburgh's Atik nightclub, known for its feature in Trainspotting 2 and hosting legendary bands such as Pink Floyd and The Ramones, is set to be transformed into student accommodation. After closing its doors in January, plans have been submitted to The City of Edinburgh Council by Silvermills Esta
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A major landmark at one of the UK’s most sustainable new housing developments has been reached with the ‘topping out’ of Rowanbank Gardens in Corstorphine, Edinburgh. Structural building work on the final phase of Artisan Real Estate’s 126-apartment development has now been c
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Craig Fairfoull, head of sales and marketing at independent developer Dundas, reveals why Scotland's first time buyers are struggling to get on the property ladder. The outcry over the scrapping of the top rate of tax and the inevitable U-turn have served as cloud cover for a growing fiscal inj
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Active loans and investments at leading responsible finance provider Social Investment Scotland (SIS) reached more than £41 million across 201 social enterprises, community organisations and impact-led businesses over the past year (2022/2021) according to its latest Impact Report. The latest
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Share brought together housing professionals from across the sector this week for a landmark event with the Scottish Housing Regulator (SHR). The sold-out event on Wednesday at the Leonardo Royal Hotel created a unique opportunity to hear directly from the Regulator and explore vital themes shaping
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Hillcrest Futures has launched a rocket to reach for the stars in collaboration with renowned local artist Pamie Bennett. The unveiling of the unique rocket sculpture, designed by people who access Hillcrest Futures’ services, took place at the Wellgate Shopping Centre in Dundee where the artw
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A Marchmont family business, At Home in Edinburgh, has won Residential Letting Team of the Year at the Herald Property Awards for Scotland 2024. The team of just four, led by husband-and-wife duo Rick and Vicky McCann, beat out six other companies for the award.
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A significant financial injection has bolstered a Scottish charity dedicated to supporting people impacted by addictions, mental health challenges and social isolation. This funding has enabled 1st Step to enhance its comprehensive support network, providing funding for a new coordinator and a volun
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Residents in Drymen are being invited to an event this week to give their views on a site earmarked for a major housing development in the village.
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An Inverclyde councillor has been suspended for one month after he was found guilty of failing to declare an interest in a planning application for a major £350 million housing project at the former IBM Site in Spango Valley, Greenock.
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The recent redevelopment of the former Holyrood Hotel to the new Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood has resulted in the property donating more than £11,000 worth of quality furniture, from armchairs and artwork to televisions and desks to Edinburgh-based charity Scottish Veterans Residences (S
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In a bold move set to redefine the landscape of Scotland's property industry, Angela Wallace, the centre and operations manager at Tayside Property Solicitors Centre (TSPC), anticipates a pivotal role for AI in house sales throughout 2024. A digitised strategy, known as proptech, embraces the use of
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Cala Homes (West) has submitted a planning application to East Renfrewshire Council to create a residential-led development on land adjacent to Balgraystone Road and Springfield Road in Barrhead.
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To mark ten years of practice, the founders of Glasgow-based architecture studio HAUS Collective aims to raise £10,000 for homelessness charity, The Marie Trust, by taking on a sponsored 532-mile bike ride from Glasgow to Berlin. The route will take HAUS directors Jim Webster and Murray Hender
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