Cala Homes has been given planning permission for a development of 376 new homes at Letham Mains on the west side of Haddington in East Lothian. New homes on the 21 hectare site will include 167 detached houses, 30 semi-detached properties, 46 terraced homes, 14 town houses and 119 flats.
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A construction company has admitted to breaching health and safety laws after a worker was crushed to death by a steel frame at a Queens Cross Housing Association building site in Glasgow. Daniel Hurley, 31, died after a 1.6 tonne steel frame fell on top of him at the site in Murano Street, Maryhill
A new report has found a wide disconnect between prospective first-time buyers and their parents with regards to their perception of the first-time buyer market. While just 12 per cent of parents believe it is “virtually impossible for first-time buyers to obtain a mortgage” this rises to 21 per
John Swinney MSP Cuts to the Scottish budget this year will be £70 million less than previously estimated, the UK government has confirmed.
David Mundell Legislation to bring new devolved powers to the Scottish Parliament took a significant step forward yesterday as it passed its first parliamentary hurdle without a vote.
John Finnie Independent MSP John Finnie has written to the chief executives of the six Highlands and Islands local authorities, urging them to follow the lead of Falkirk Council and invest a portion of their pension fund in building social and affordable housing.
Craig Spence Orkney Housing Association (OHAL) has announced that Craig Spence has been selected to succeed Sally Inkster on her retirement as CEO of the association later this year, following a nationwide recruitment campaign.
The average house price in Scotland has increased by 35 per cent over the last decade, a new report has revealed. A 10-year overview of the Scottish property market from the Registers of Scotland (RoS) showed the average house price was £123,977 in 2005-06 and £167,396 in 2014-15.
The West End Festival team Partick Housing Association staff joined in the festivities at the annual West End Festival Parade from the Botanic Gardens to Kelvingrove Park.
Clare Foges David Cameron’s former speech writer has urged the prime minister to axe the ‘bedroom tax’ after revealing concerns about the policy’s impact.
Hackney Council has amended an order that threatened rough sleepers with court action and fines of up to £1,000 following a campaign by homelessness groups and local people who said it risked criminalising vulnerable people. The local authority’s public space protection order (PSPO) introduced by
West Lothian Council has increased the housing options available for local people with the re-launch of the new West Lothian Home Choice website. The new website has been developed in conjunction with several surrounding local authorities including Edinburgh, the Lothian's and Falkirk who are part o
East Lothian Council has approved a £10 million housing modernisation plan. A total of £10.15m has been allocated to spend on the modernisation of existing council housing stock the refurbishment of properties acquired via the open market and improving energy efficiency.
Housing and care provider Bield is highlighting the important role that volunteers can play in assisting older people to enjoy happy and fulfilled lives. With several developments in West Lothian, Bield is looking for friendly and enthusiastic volunteers to help out with a range of volunteer work su
Committee Members of Williamson Hall being presented with a cheque for £100 Kingdom Housing Association has thrown its support behind the Abernethy Fete, which is a very important fundraiser for the management committee of the village’s Williamson Hall.