Scotland’s housing sector has called for “radical change” to tackle homelessness after new figures revealed an increase in applications for homelessness assistance and households in temporary accommodation. New statistics from the Scottish Government found that the number of applic
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Homeowners must plan up to seven months ahead if they want a successful home improvement project, according to new research. Existing research from the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) revealed that consumers should expect to wait at least four months’ for a quality builder to be available.
A cycling initiative aimed at getting older people out and enjoying the fresh air has gotten off to a ‘wheelie’ good start thanks to a Perth pensioner. With the help of 82-year-old Bield tenant Norman Ridley, Cycling Without Age has managed to expand its reach with the a
Fife-based Campion Homes has built on its year of record growth by reporting another strong year of trading with turnover increasing by 7.4% to £32.6 million and gross margins up by 1%. In total 56 private house sales were legally completed during the year at developments at Hawthornbank, Laurelban
Amy Norton Amy Norton argues that promoting more Build to Rent developments for the mid-market rent sector would be an effective means of striking a balance to get investment so more properties are built to help contribute towards the Scottish Government’s affordable housing pledge.
Scotland’s small and medium-sized construction firms enjoyed strong growth in the second quarter of 2018 despite significant headwinds, according to the Federation of Master Builders Scotland. Hundreds of jobs were lost during the last few months as Bonnyrig-based multi-disciplinary construction c
Showing off the award won by South Lanarkshire’s Budget Scrutiny Group are (front, left to right) Mary Ann Patrick, Jean Ramage, Jean Gilfillan and Jim McGeachie, with (rear, left to right) Ross McKie (South Lanarkshire Council), Adam Patrick, Aileen Muir (South Lanarkshire Council) and Stephen Co
Allan Scott, chair at Milnbank Housing Association, receiving Learner of the Year award presented by SHARE chair Martha Hutcheson June not only saw sweltering heat but also SHARE’s AGM which celebrated the learning and development undertaken through SHARE.
Shelter Scotland has urged the Scottish Government to act quickly to prevent the recent progress on homelessness being reversed after new “shocking” new figures revealed an annual increase in homelessness applications. Official homelessness and housing options statistics, published in two report
(from left) Kenny Downs from Urban Union, Glasgow City Council’s Patrick Flynn, Councillor Mhairi Hunter, Fraser Stewart from New Gorbals Housing Association and Neil McKay, Urban Union MD A ceremonial sod cutting has taken place at the Laurieston Living regeneration site in the Gorbals area of Gl
Guest gather at the official opening ceremony Fairfield Housing Co-operative’s latest city centre development in Perth was opened last week following the completion of the 32 one and two bedroom flats.
Norman Ridley, seated, shows off a trishaw outside Perth High School An 81-year-old Perthshire pensioner has teamed up with his local school and council to help older people get back on their bikes.
Laurieston Living in Glasgow could soon add more than two dozen new homes to the scope of its ongoing development. Regeneration specialist Urban Union recently submitted a planning application to Glasgow City Council which outlined plans for 28 new units.
Many of the 50,000 new affordable homes which the Scottish Government has pledged will be delivered by 2021 will be unsuitable for disabled and elderly people, according to the government’s own research. Ministers have committed to invest £3 billion in building at least 50,000 new properties by 2
River Clyde Homes hosted a Christmas lunch for Broomhill customers on last week at the Broomhill Community Hub to help integrate the area’s new residents. Residents enjoyed some food and a natter with neighbours. Prizes were won in a raffle including a Marks and Spencer Christmas Hamper worth £70
