CIH Scotland's Ashley Campbell looks ahead to Scottish Housing Day next month with a few 'no-brainer' approaches to improving the accessibility of housing. This year Scottish Housing Day takes place on 18 September with a focus on “homes for life”, considering how the housing s
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The former Xcite Livingston leisure pool site in Livingston is set to go back on the market. A report to West Lothian Council's executive yesterday explained that the previously approved sale is no longer going ahead, as it does not represent best value for the council.
Fife builder Muir Homes is to pivot away from the north east in favour of a central Scotland focus in an attempt to return to profitability and long-term growth.
The David Hume Institute has announced a new programme of work with Professor Duncan MacLennan to look at the actions needed to transform the housing system in Scotland. Housing is essential infrastructure for people and the economy. Currently too many people are unable to find a home or are living
Affordable homes for rent are to be included in the development of the first phase of new homes planned for the site at Mid Forest, Cumbernauld, which forms part of the South Cumbernauld Community Growth area.
Plans to transform Ayr's former Hourstons building and the Arran Mall into a 'Living Well Village' have reached the planning submission stage. LMA Architects is seeking listed building consent to partially demolish the building in Alloway Street - but retain its historic facade.
Plans have been submitted to Glasgow City Council for the development of flats and shops on a vacant site in Calton.
Tenants, applicants for council housing and other housing stakeholders are being asked to help feedback on Orkney Islands Council’s current approach to tenant participation and engagement. The survey, which is anonymous, will help to determine if the current engagement set up is working well o
Ardrossan-based charity, CHAP, is calling on the new Labour government to focus on core issues such as reducing inequality, managing the cost-of-living crisis, and providing access to practical skills and advice. CHAP specialises in helping to resolve issues related to housing, welfare, and debt and
A video that showcases Horizon Housing's vital work to provide accessible housing and its campaign for health and social care providers to recognise the positive impact that accessible housing and adaptations can have on people's wellbeing has been released ahead of the upcoming Housing & Socia
Edison Capital’s Eden Homes is set to build over 150 new homes across Scotland’s west central belt with a gross development value (GDV) of £64 million over the next two years.
A social landlord in England left a child’s bedroom window boarded up for four years while another landlord continually put off repairs for years due to incoming major works, which left a vulnerable child in a cold home, the Housing Ombudsman has revealed.
Two housebuilders have dropped their respective plans to deliver new homes on a site in Forfar to create a joint masterplan for the area. Muir Homes and Scotia Homes say they want to build an “arrival gateway” at Westfield on land that is allocated for up to 300 houses.
Cairn Housing Association has completed a new housing development in Pumpherston, West Lothian.
Gilson Gray partner Stephen Dick calls for better collaboration to boost the number of newbuild completions in Scotland and hopes the new Labour UK Government will provide a potential positive influence. While the impact will largely be seen south of the border, the new Labour government has pr
