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

Plans to develop the former British Car Auctions site to the south-east of Kinross have taken a step forward, with Cala Homes (East) signalling its intention to bring forward a residential redevelopment at the vacant site. A Proposal of Application Notice (PAN) has been submitted to Perth and Kinros

The sun and the crowds came out for the Elderpark Community Festival, which took place over the weekend.

Progress has been made towards delivering supported housing for young people and additional council housing at Almondvale Crescent, Livingston.

The Highland Council has announced plans to build 95 new homes in Ullapool, with a mix of affordable rental properties and private housing proposed for vacant land to the west and north of the village, near the golf course.

HRI Munro Architecture, a long-established architectural practice based in the Highlands, is transitioning to an employee owned trust (EOT), marking a significant milestone in its evolution and commitment to sustainable growth.

Below is a full transcript of episode 73 of the Scottish Housing News Podcast titled ‘‘What’s Next For Adaptations?’ with Professor Vikki McCall and Susie Fitton’. Listen to the episode here.

The Scottish Government has launched a consultation paper which sets out its proposed approach to the next Land Use Strategy. The paper seeks views on the strategic direction and vision for sustainable land use in Scotland, and the objectives, policies and actions that will help deliver it.

A major housebuilder is demanding the return of nearly £6 million from South Ayrshire Council, claiming the funds originally provided to support local school infrastructure remain unused.

Following the launch of funding for new homelessness prevention pilots, Beth Reid, a senior policy officer at Crisis Scotland, sets out what is required from the pilots to help shape measures in the Housing Bill.

Jordan Houston, a real estate associate at Dentons, discusses the impact of the Housing (Scotland) Bill on the student accommodation sector. Scotland's student accommodation shortage shows no signs of easing. University cities including Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow are facing significant shortfal

A Glasgow charity under prolonged investigation by the Scottish charity regulator has entered provisional liquidation. Pollokshields Development Agency (PDA), a community charity that has received over £1 million in public funding, is the subject of an ongoing inquiry by the Office of the Scot

Barratt Redrow has been named as one of TIME magazine’s World’s 500 Most Sustainable Companies for 2025. The recognition for the developer, which owns housebuilder Barratt and David Wilson Homes Scotland, underscores its industry-leading commitment to preserving and enhancing the natural

Tenants across North Lanarkshire are already benefiting from the council’s £90.6 million Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Capital Programme for 2025/26, with the installation of new windows and doors bringing added warmth, energy savings, and improved security for residents.

Retrofitting social housing is often seen as an overwhelming challenge. In this piece, Shirley Evatt, senior associate at Will Rudd Edinburgh, argues that by working smarter and building on shared experience, we can unlock scalable solutions and make real progress toward net zero goals. I often hear

Cala Homes (West) has secured planning permission from Falkirk Council to deliver a new neighbourhood in Bo’ness.