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Proposals to build 247 new homes in Laurencekirk have been rejected by Aberdeenshire Council. Councillors on the Kincardine and Mearns area committee cited concerns of housing density and the layout of roads for the plan at Fordoun Road.

A detailed planning application has been submitted for new shop units which will service a Kingdom Housing Association development in Inverkeithing. Working with the Association and Campion Homes on behalf of Fife Council, 7N Architects said the plans form a key part of the emerging regeneration pro

Water Row in Govan Plans are in the pipeline for a £17 million housing-led development project to regenerate a key location in Govan.

Jane Barker Jane Barker discusses the role that appropriate housing can play in maintaining health and wellbeing among the older generation.

Fanchea Kelly A record tenant response has produced results that show soaring levels of customer satisfaction at housing and care provider Blackwood.

By day, Stephen Dobson hides under the guise of an assistant accountant for Langstane Housing Association - but in his spare time he transforms into a photographer to the stars of the footballing world.

Bob Holt Lakehouse has won a £44 million contract to carry out housing energy efficiency upgrades for Aberdeenshire Council.

Sarah Boyack Ahead of today’s Scottish Government debate on ‘The Roll-out of Universal Credit’, the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has once again warned that the continued roll-out of the benefit will have catastrophic consequences for some of the most vulnerable in society

Housing policy adviser Jim Hayton blogs on the European Housing Partnership and launching Scottish Cities Alliance research by on the delivery of affordable housing. At a time when we seem to be talking of little else but Brexit and the UK’s departure from the European Union, it may surprise some

Players from a powerchair football team have praised one of Scotland’s leading charities for helping to showcase the sport to new audiences. The South Ayrshire Tigers thrilled a large audience by demonstrating their talents at Blackwood’s sporting-themed AGM, which aimed to encourage its custome

A meeting of the Highland Housing Hub The Highlands, Islands and Moray team of the Scottish Government detail how they are helping to contribute towards the 50,000 affordable homes target with the creation of a Highland Housing Hub.

More and more social tenants in Scotland are struggling to pay the first month’s rent in advance as a result of welfare reforms, making it even more difficult for them to find and keep a home, according to two leading housing organisations. Shelter Scotland and the Scottish Federation of Housing A

A 32% increase in the number of anti-social behaviour enquiries made to North Lanarkshire Council’s team is being attributed to a rise in public confidence, wider knowledge of the service and a growing reputation for stopping anti-social behaviour. During 2016/17, the service received almost 10,00

GHA tenants join Councillor Kenny McLean, GHA chair Bernadette Hewitt, staff from GHA and Wheatley Group, elected members, as well as staff from the city council and others, at the opening of 47 new GHA homes in Pollokshaws New GHA homes in the south of Glasgow are providing modern spacious places t

Jeane Freeman Social security minister Jeane Freeman has outlined more details on Scotland’s new social security agency and provided an update on the Scottish Government’s progress to abolish the ‘bedroom tax’ at source and in delivering choice in Universal Credit.