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

Property developer Summix Capital has revealed new proposals to deliver a mixed-use development on a brownfield site at Central Quay, Glasgow. The development site currently includes a high-quality office building at 2 Central Quay, extending to just under 80,000 square feet, and a neighbouring 4.43

A planning application has been put forward for 23 new homes in Ravenscraig consisting of cottage flats, terraced houses, and semi-detached houses. The proposal at the junction of New Craig Road and Prospect Hill Road is mindful of the adjacent completed housing development and utilises vehicular ac

A major landfill reclamation project on the edge of Winchburgh, in West Lothian, has been recognised as the UK’s Best Sustainable/Urban Regeneration/Infrastructure Scheme at the Environment Analyst’s 18th annual Brownfield Awards Ceremony in London.

An English housing association has been rapped by the Housing Ombudsman over failings in handling a resident’s complaint about damp and mould caused by rotten window frames and her request for compensation due to damaged belongings. The woman, a tenant of Onward Homes in Manchester, had been r

West of Scotland Housing Association (WSHA) has started construction of Scotland’s largest Passivhaus development which will see 90 highly energy efficient homes created for mid-market rent.  The £21 million project, located in Dundashill in Glasgow, is the first development on-site

Will Scarlett, founder and director of Scarlett Land and Development, highlights why rent freezes are not helpful for tenants in the long run.  The 6-month temporary rent freeze in Scotland (Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) Scotland Bill) has shocked the property market – particularly,

PfP Capital, part of social enterprise Places for People, has appointed Catherine Webster as its new chief executive officer. Ms Webster, who will begin her new role at PfP Capital in January 2023, joins from property development and investment specialist Quintain where she is executive director for

Dundonians will have a chance to share their views on the city council’s spending priorities before the budget is set early next year. This year’s consultation comes amid the cost of living crisis, continuing pressures on local council budgets, increasing demands on some key services and

Scottish Borders Council is holding two drop-in sessions to give the community an opportunity to have their say on options for a new care village development for the central Borders to be located in Tweedbank. Plans to develop the facility were agreed as part of the council budget approved on 19 Mar

Scottish Borders Council has approved the outline business case initial assessment for the development of a new care village facility in Hawick. Approval was also given at the meeting held on 29 September for shortlisting of the potential options for the care village in Hawick prior to the developme

Regeneration specialist Urban Union is strengthening its board with three new appointments to drive the business forward as it expands its operations across the central belt. Founded in 2011, the company which, is part of Robertson Group, regenerates urban areas through building new, high quality, a

A collection of insights into homelessness in Scotland has been published to mark the 10-year anniversary of the 2012 commitment which had set Scotland apart internationally in how seriously it took the task of ending homelessness. The 2012 commitment was the result of legislation passed by the Scot

Voigt Architects has received planning permission for five new houses at Tarriebank by Arbroath. The development will be constructed by local developer Moir Developments on the back of the successful West Newbigging development, and homes are expected to be available in 2023.

A corporate landlord that was refused an award of £950 for the repair of a door damaged by police officers executing a drugs search warrant has successfully had the decision re-made by the Upper Tribunal for Scotland. Umali Ltd had been awarded £4,338.60 for rent arrears and other damage

ICW Group has begun a UK-wide search to identify and reward excellence in the construction sector with the launch of the ICW Showcase Awards. Open to all registered ICW builders and developers, the awards recognise those projects which are managed and run to exceptional standards and demonstrate hig