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New data which underlines the value of sustainable building and energy efficiency in the property sector and its increasing importance to homeowners has been revealed by the Springfield Group. Survey responses of over 750 homeowners from across the country, found that the vast majority (74%) wo

The Scottish Housing Regulator's annual analysis of the sector's finance has concluded that the robust financial performance and strong liquidity of Registered Social Landlords (RSLs) mean they remain in a relatively strong position to respond to the significant financial challenges ahead

Multi-utilities provider Arc-Tech MU has commenced works at a new, large-scale residential development in Hallglen.

A new report has been published that focuses on the increasingly important issue of foundation design and its application in making new homes more resilient to the effects of extreme weather events caused by climate change.

Staff from Wheatley Group are getting ready to kick off a fundraiser for leading cancer charity Beatson. Players from Wheatley will take on colleagues on Saturday 4 March at Toryglen Regional Football Centre in Glasgow.

A proposal for 46 new high quality homes for social rent will be going into planning on behalf of Eildon Housing Association this week. The site of the former Borders College on Melrose Road, Galashiels has been lying vacant for many years and as a result of the poor condition, will have to be demol

An innovative heating project to help tenants of Wheatley Homes Glasgow with their energy bills has been praised by Patrick Harvie MSP. The minister for zero carbon buildings, active travel and tenants’ rights visited a multi-storey block at Cartcraigs Road in Pollokshaws to hear about ‘

Projects in Dunoon, Aberdeenshire, Dundee and Dumfries have been announced as the winners of the 12th Scottish Empty Homes Awards, sponsored by Finders International. The awards were announced during the Scottish Empty Homes Partnership conference which was held yesterday at the Engine Shed in Stirl

East Renfrewshire Council has set its budget for 2023/24, with a range of vital frontline services saved from proposed cuts. Council leader Owen O'Donnell outlined the spending plans for the year ahead at a meeting of the full council yesterday.

Housebuilder Persimmon has told investors that its margin and profits will be lower than last year due to a marked decrease in completions.

Existing short-term let hosts and operators will have more time to apply for a licence after the Scottish Parliament approved a six-month extension.

Stirling Council’s Planning and Regulation Panel has refused an application for a residential development of 44 houses and a community hub in Dunblane.

SNP leadership hopeful Humza Yousaf has unveiled plans to boost the availability of affordable housing in rural areas by purchasing empty properties and increasing Council Tax on second homes. Under the proposals, the First Ministerial candidate said empty properties would be "purchased, or lon

In this month's SFHA TECH column, Steph Elliot considers digital inclusion and what it means for the social housing sector. With the Analogue to Digital telephone switch off on its way, it is important for landlords to consider the impact the switch off will have on their tenants, how

A number of housing options aimed at providing affordable solutions to help tackle homelessness in West Lothian have been considered by the council, with a modular housing option ruled out.