Search: State must lead on major affordable housing development, argues new paper

Fife College has won one of the country’s most prestigious sustainability skills awards for its pioneering Net Zero Retrofit Skills course, developed in partnership with The Verdancy Group. The course took top spot in the Next Generation Learning and Skills category at the UK & Ireland Gre

Glasgow City Council is set to launch a design competition to redevelop two fire-ravaged tenement sites at Albert Cross in Pollokshields, aiming to restore the area’s heritage and vitality while addressing long-standing dereliction. Two B-listed tenement buildings at the heart of Albert Drive

A new mural dedicated to the life and work of Scottish philanthropist Isabella Elder has been given the go-ahead. City councillors have approved planning permission for a new mural commissioned by Elderpark Housing to mark its 50th anniversary this year.

Sarah Madden and Kathie Pollard have been appointed by the Scottish Land Commission, bringing fresh expertise and leadership to help drive forward Scotland’s land reform agenda. Sarah Madden has joined the Commission as head of practice and advice and will be responsible for leading the Commis

Shawbrook has completed a multi-million-pound facility to support Carmichael Homes in delivering The Moorings, a 40-unit residential scheme in Falkirk. Located in the commuter village of Reddingmuirhead, the new development will transform a former brownfield industrial site on the banks of the Union

Lar Housing Trust has appointed Mikko Ramstedt as its new chief executive. He takes over at the helm of the housing charity from Ann Leslie, who is stepping down after steering the organisation from launch to its 10th anniversary last month.

Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) has unveiled ambitious plans for the redevelopment of Glasgow’s Buchanan Bus Station and the surrounding urban block, including new homes, offices, shops, and public spaces.

Brian Hutcheson, partner in Dentons’ Glasgow office and chair of the Investment Property Forum in Scotland, comments on the implications of the Housing (Scotland) Bill once Royal Assent is received and highlights some practical considerations for those operating in the sector. The Housing (Sco

North Ayrshire Council’s ambitious housebuilding programme is set to move up a gear after proposals to add more new-build developments to its Strategic Housing Investment Plan (SHIP) were put before councillors. The SHIP sets out the priorities for affordable housing investment in North Ayrshi

Fife-based housebuilder Campion Homes saw its pre-tax profits increase significantly in the year ending 30 June 2025, reaching £6.9 million from £2.6m in the previous year. The company's annual report shows that turnover also grew by 11%, rising to over £50m.

A £38 million purpose-built student accommodation scheme at 292 St Vincent Street, Glasgow, has officially topped out, marking a major milestone in the delivery of 321 studio apartments in the city centre. St Vincent Studios is being delivered by GRAHAM, on behalf of Artisan Real Estate and Ho

The Scottish Government has called on planning authorities to take a more flexible and proportionate approach when dealing with small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) homebuilders, in a bid to accelerate housing delivery and ease Scotland’s housing emergency.

An Island solar farm, community ice rink and a small community wind farm are among almost 50 projects to benefit from more than £5.5 million in funding.

The Homebuilding & Renovating Show is at Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh, this weekend (4 – 5 October 2025), but it’s not too late to snap up two free tickets (worth £24) - click here.

Social landlords have made significant progress in reducing empty properties with the number of homes available to let in July falling to the lowest level since monthly records began, according to Housemark’s latest Pulse survey.