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The Scottish Liberal Democrats plan to bring forward new legislation that will “strengthen the duties on public bodies to prevent homelessness” and provide pathways to link suitable jobs and training to housing. Party leader Willie Rennie said the rate of homeless deaths is three times h

Councillors have given their support for a new housing development in the rural Aberdeenshire village of Sauchen. Stewart Milne Homes North had applied to Aberdeenshire Council for planning permission to build 49 homes and associated works on land at Cluny Greens, just south-west of Kemnay

After a Scottish Government Reporter reversed on appeal the decision by the City of Edinburgh Council to refuse a Change of Use application to short-term holiday let at Johnston Terrace, heritage body The Cockburn Association shares its concerns regarding the events and

With an easing of the Scottish Government’s Covid-19 restrictions beginning from today, River Clyde Homes (RCH) is among the many housing associations across the country that will be able to resume a full repairs service.

As part of its ongoing commitment to working in partnership with local communities, Taylor Wimpey East Scotland has marked the launch of a 12-month programme of support to Cyrenians by revealing its sponsorship of two Cyrenians Fareshare delivery vans. Boasting Taylor Wimpey’s branding, the va

A plan to build apartments in a section of a hotel parking area in Glasgow has been withdrawn. In September, Jurys Inn and Leonardo Hotel applied for planning permission in principle in relation to their premises at Great Western Road, beside Gartnavel Hospital.

Potential restrictions on second-home ownership are looming for Scottish tourism hotspots in an effort to make housing more accessible for young people, if the SNP is re-elected.

Cruden Building has been appointed as the preferred contractor by Forth Housing Association to deliver 24 new affordable homes in Stirling.

In the run-up to national elections in Scotland and Wales, the UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence (CaCHE) is publishing new papers that set out evidence-informed priorities for the incoming governments of both nations. CaCHE drew on evidence researchers have produced in the last three

Council workers across Scotland have voted to reject an offer of increased pay from the Scottish Government. The offer, which included a flat-rate payment of £800 for staff earning under £25,000 a year with a 2% uplift for those earning £25,000 to £40,000; and a 1% rise for t

A new report published by Western Isles Council has issued a stark warning over the future of the Outer Hebrides as it projects trends that will see fewer young people and more elderly living in the area as well as dropping numbers of workers.

Edinburgh-based UK private bank Hampden & Co has launched self-build mortgages for clients who are acquiring land and building a new residential home, or who are significantly refurbishing an existing home. Loans for self-build projects are available from a minimum of £750,000 to a maximum

Crucible Alba Group has progressed its plans to deliver a mixed-use project on the corner of West Marketgait and Greenmarket in Dundee.

Effective marketing materials are essential for buyers to make the biggest purchase of their lives, ideally combining digital and real-world resources. Queensberry Properties’ sales and marketing director, Hazel Davies, explores the latest initiatives. Compared to many industries, the house bu

A director has been appointed to lead a unique collaboration of support providers and people who have been affected by homelessness that have come together to end homelessness in Glasgow. The first appointment by the Glasgow Alliance to End Homelessness, which includes ten organisatio