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Finance minister Kate Forbes has joined her counterparts in Wales and Northern Ireland to call for further action to help households and businesses ahead of another increase in energy prices. In a joint letter to the new Chancellor of the Exchequer Nadhim Zahawi, Ministers say the focus should be on

Eildon Group has completed the construction of the first 11 new two- and three-bedroom homes at the High Buckholm site in Galashiels called Buckholm Burn Court.

An English housing association, Martlet Homes, has won an £8 million claim over defective cladding in the first High Court case of its kind since the Grenfell Tower fire. Martlet Homes, which is part of the Hyde Group, said that the decision would support other tenants and flat-owners in futur

As part of the collaborative approach towards reducing drug-related harm in the north-east of Scotland, community safety partners from Aberdeenshire Council, Aberdeenshire Health & Social Care Partnership and Police Scotland were involved in targeted activities in the Fraserburgh and Banff areas

With household bills rising at unprecedented rates and money worries at a high, a new online budget tool and advice page has been launched by North Lanarkshire Council to help residents get practical advice and support. A range of information is available on the council’s website to help local

Hillcrest has topped this year’s Inside Housing’s Biggest Builders survey for the number of social rent properties delivered as a percentage of total completions in Scotland, with an impressive 89% of new homes developed for social rent.

Aberdeen’s new convener of the Council’s Capital Programme Committee visited the site of the forthcoming Torry School and Community Hub yesterday to see progress on the new development. Councillor Christian Allard saw at first-hand the structure taking shape following the commencement of

East Renfrewshire Council is offering private sector landlords in the area an opportunity to lease their vacant property and help support local residents who require temporary accommodation. The Private Sector Leasing Scheme offers guaranteed rental income and a long lease of up to three years.

Campion Homes has been granted planning permission for 78 new homes in Crieff. The builder has proposed to build 10 two-bedroom terraced houses, 25 three-bedroom terraced/semi-detached/detached houses, 34 four-bedroom detached houses, and nine five-bedroomed detached houses on a site 90 metres east

The National House Building Council (NHBC) has strengthened its alternative residential team with the appointment of Niki Kyriacou and Andrew Milsom. Both join NHBC as customer relationship managers, Ms Kyriaco will lead on Build to Rent (BTR), while Mr Milsom will head-up integrated retirement

A new report published today from Scotland’s Just Transition Commission says the cost-of-living crisis means major changes need to be made urgently to decarbonise the country’s economy, benefit those most in need and secure lots of good jobs. The report claims that “it will be an u

With less than a month to go until the submission deadline, community groups right across the Scottish Borders are being encouraged to enter the Scottish Borders Council’s refreshed community awards programme. The deadline for submissions to the Greener Gateway Community Awards is Friday 5 Aug

Aaron Hill, Scottish Federation of Housing Associations' (SFHA) director of policy and membership, announced the relaunch of SFHA members' forums and discusses how the changes will support members' needs. SFHA’s forums are a key part of our member offer – supporting us to engage directly

A week-long series of events delivering practical assistance and advice to help Scotland become a net zero nation will be officially opened on Monday 8 August 2022 by Patrick Harvie as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Royal Strathclyde Blindcraft Industries (RSBi), part of the Glasgow City Council-owned City Building group, has completed bespoke kitchens, bathroom furniture and wardrobes for the flagship Buchanan Wharf built-to-rent (BTR) development.