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Four new board members have been appointed to the WISH Scotland board. Leza Lafferty, learning development officer at Scotland’s Housing Network, has a career in housing spanning more than 30 years. She has held roles at Glasgow City Council, Easthall Park Housing Co-operative, and TPAS Scotla

Hadden Group has secured a £1.9 million design & build contract to deliver ten much needed affordable homes for rent in Newtyle for Abertay Housing Association.

A detailed VAT checklist tailored specifically for home improvers undertaking self-build and some conversion projects, which can include home office facilities, has been launched by Scottish accountancy firm Henderson Loggie. The comprehensive guide, curated by the firm's tax experts, is d

The Scottish Trade Union Congress (STUC) has become the latest organisation to make a housing emergency declaration. The motion at the trade union body’s annual congress this week highlights the shortage of social housing, the out-of-control cost of rent in the private sector, and th

The UK Government has missed an opportunity to regulate embodied carbon to meet its net zero legal commitments, according to the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE).

The UK Government should cut VAT on energy efficiency measures in private homes to encourage owners to make their properties greener and help drive the nation towards net zero, the founder of a home improvements company has said. Gerard Eadie CBE, executive chairman at Scottish window manufacturers

Marcus Di Rollo discusses the housing crisis in Scotland, considering the implications of rental market policies like the rent cap for both landlords and tenants. Scotland is in the midst of a housing crisis. The number of new-build homes started and completed last year fell by 24% and 11%, res

Cruden Homes is bringing 37 new homes to a growing family friendly community at Hawkhead, situated on the edge of Scotland’s largest town in Paisley.

Councillors have approved plans to increase public involvement in setting Aberdeen City Council’s future spending plans. The report on the lessons learned from the application of the council’s Budget Protocol during last year’s public consultation also recommended the development o

Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) has unlocked a total of £3 million for winter energy clients. CABs saw a large increase in demand for advice around fuel vouchers and emergency credit for prepayment meters last winter, new data published today reveals.

Pensioners in five Scottish local authorities will be the first in the country eligible for a new disability benefit, subject to parliamentary approval of regulations. From 21 October, Pension Age Disability Payment – the replacement for Attendance Allowance - will be piloted in Argyll & B

Tenants of Grampian Housing Association are happy to be receiving the keys and moving into their new energy efficient homes in the Findrassie area of Elgin.

Bancon Homes has secured the purchase of land which will see them bring a further 51 new homes to the area.

Govan Law Centre (GLC) has recorded a significant demand for housing law advice and representation services over the last six months. The number of type 3 housing cases – homeless, eviction and housing disrepair cases in courts or tribunals – increased by 112% between Quarter 3 (Q3), 1 O

The Scottish Homebuilding & Renovating Show, sponsored by timber-frame specialists Fleming Homes, returns to the SEC on May 11-12 2024.