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(from left) Stuart Anderson (electrician), Rab Stevenson (operations manager), Vince Anderson (electrician), Jennifer McPhail (repairs supervisor), Garry Kerr (trade supervisor), Colin Culross (director of development and asset management) Link Group’s in house repairs and maintenance service Link

A pilot project to improve the energy efficiency of homes and businesses in Aberdeenshire is to move forward following the award of more than £660,000 by the Scottish Government. The project will involve the installation of energy efficiency measures to social and private housing in Huntly, Lumsden

Earlier this year the Guardian reported that cold homes are a bigger killer across the UK than road accidents, drug abuse or alcohol abuse. The story also highlighted that cold-related illness and hospital admissions will cost the NHS more than £22 billion over the next 15 years. Jason Amos from En

An Edinburgh housing development has unveiled its brand new, modern and stylish lift, which will boost the independence of residents as well as the accessibility of the building. Blackwood’s Laura Fergusson Court, a sheltered housing development for those living with disabilities, held a special r

Cairn Housing Association has celebrated its 25th anniversary in style with a film showcasing some of the projects supported by the Cairn Community Fund over the last year. The fund is available for tenants and community groups to apply for small grants to support projects in their neighbourhoods.

Company founders Graeme and Leanne Carling at Alloway Halls A Dundee property and investment firm has unveiled a “multi-million pound plan” to create affordable homes after it acquired a block of Abertay University halls of residence.

Fife Council has revealed it will host the House Builders Forum at the Carnegie Conference Centre in Dunfermline tomorrow. The event provides an opportunity for local building contractors, development companies and those employed within related professional services to discuss various issues within

Figures showing there were nearly 3,000 additional winter deaths last year show that Scotland’s cold and draughty housing stock must be upgraded as a matter of urgency, the Existing Homes Alliance has argued. The annual Winter Mortality in Scotland report published yesterday by the Scottish Govern

Charles Milne and new chairperson Freya Lees Kingdom Housing Association confirmed the appointment of Freya Lees as the Association’s new chairperson at its October Board meeting.

(from left) Diane Williamson, chairperson, Margaret Glen, vice chairperson, Iain Turner, Bellsmyre maintenance officer, Barry Johnstone, Caledonia area director Bellsmyre Housing Association has announced the commencement of a comprehensive £5 million housing improvement programme.

John Blackwood Scottish landlords’ representatives will hold a series of meetings in London this week to thank Scottish MPs for their support in trying to reverse proposed tax changes which they argue will threaten investment in Scotland and harm the supply of affordable housing.

(from left) Kevin Rooney partnerships projects manager Springfield Properties; Andrew Robertson LAR chairman; Ann Leslie LAR chief executive; Councillor Norman Hampshire Scottish housing charity LAR Housing Trust has concluded a deal to buy 19 properties in Macmerry, its third development in East Lo

An assessment into how Partick Housing Association (PHA) has performed is proof of its commitment to continuous improvement and providing value for money to its customers, the Association has said. The Annual Performance Report 2015-2016 is the third year that PHA has assessed its performance agains

A partnership which aims to attract investment into Scotland’s seven cities has showcased its new Private Rented Sector Prospectus to UK property developers during the MIPIM UK property trade show in London. The Scottish Cities Alliance said the prospectus highlights the market opportunity for the

Ninesh Muthiah Home Connections CEO Ninesh Muthiah discusses Housing Options innovations, a topic which will feature at the upcoming CIH Scotland Housing Innovation & Technology Showcase, 27 October, Glasgow