As Scotland’s housing sector emerges from one of its most turbulent decades, Marcus Di Rollo, head of lettings at Gilson Gray, says 2026 is shaping up to be a pivotal year of recalibration rather than volatility. Here he unpacks the six major themes he believes will define the housing market n
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CIH Scotland has set out its key asks and recommendations for all parties to consider ahead of the Scottish Parliament elections next year. In its manifesto for housing 2021-2026, it is calling for housing to be at the heart of Scotland’s social and economic recovery from
A modified draft of the Angus Local Development Plan (ALDP) has been agreed which identifies land for the development of around 330 new homes per annum across the area to 2026. Given the green light by Angus Council this week, the plan also gives continued support for existing sites and brownfield o
In the latest in a series of blogs for Scottish Housing News ahead of the analogue to digital switch-off, Sharon Hannah, project manager at the Digital Office for Scottish Local Government, shares what has been learned from the process to date. Digital migration can feel like a straight line on p
Trust Housing Association has appointed Craig Vesey as its new head of development and sustainability, with the appointment taking effect from 11 May. Craig joins Trust from McTaggart Construction, bringing wide-ranging sector experience from his time there and in previous senior development roles,
Downing Property Finance has continued to support best-in-class development in the purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) sector across the UK after completing three deals worth around £47.5 million. The loans in Glasgow, Bristol and Manchester underline the capabilities of the lender as i
Glasgow-based Park Property Management has completed the acquisition of the factoring business of Indigo Square, marking a significant step in the company’s continued growth strategy. The deal brings approximately 2,000 new clients across 130 developments located throughout Glasgow, Renfrewshi
A pioneering skills hub in Glasgow is helping young people take their first steps into the construction industry.
Clark Contracts has celebrated the topping out of The Ice Vault student accommodation development on Osborne Street in Glasgow, delivered for clients Far East Orchard Limited and Aurum UK, with Ambassador Group being the development manager.
CIH Housing Academy has launched a new fast-track study option for its CIH Level 5 Diploma in Housing, giving learners a third and expedited way to gain one of the sector's most respected qualifications, and meet the requirements of the Competence and Conduct requirement for social housing.
More than 30 business figures have made a public commitment to support Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar to be First Minister. The entrepreneurs and company owners say Mr Sarwar would be “transformational” for businesses who accuse the SNP of failing to understand the economy.
Scotland’s build-to-rent (BTR) sector is set for a comeback after a period of uncertainty that resulted in stalled development activity, Lambert Smith Hampton (LSH) has found. New legislation exempting BTR from rent control measures has the potential to unlock nearly 10,000 homes and trigger a
Cala Homes (West) has teamed up with Helensburgh Golf Club to submit a Proposal of Application Notice (PoAN) to Argyll & Bute Council for a new housing development. The proposals set out the delivery of 145 homes across a near 20-acre site located off East Abercromby Street, with 25% of featured
An initiative that supports financially vulnerable young people to progress in education, learning and employability has been launched in Edinburgh, thanks to support from tenancy deposit protection scheme SafeDeposits Scotland. Launched in Glasgow in 2023 by the Hymans Robertson Foundation, Wheatle
Music-led sessions for older people in South Queensferry are set to return after a charitable donation from Cala Homes (East). A £2,500 contribution from the developer was given to Manor Estates Housing Association (MEHA) and its community fund following the final handover of 25 social rent pr