Search: State must lead on major affordable housing development, argues new paper

Aerial view of The Engine Yard on Leith Walk, Edinburgh New images show the extent the £75 million Engine Yard development will transform a 4.5 acre neglected brownfield site on Leith Walk, providing much needed housing in a new community close to Edinburgh city centre.

A Corpus Christi Primary School pupil with CALA's Ian Conway CALA Homes (West) has earned top marks from Glasgow’s Corpus Christi Primary School after supporting its campaign to install a £90,000 state-of the-art playground.

John Cridland CBE John Cridland CBE has been appointed as the chair of national housing, health and care provider Home Group from July 19.

A 150-year-old seminary in Stornoway could be converted into a block of flats under newly unveiled plans. The Press & Journal has reported that Lewis Builders plans to convert the B-listed Lady Matheson Seminary into six flats to provide “much needed” social housing in the town.

Dundee House The Scottish Government has signed contracts for an interim location in Dundee for its new social security agency.

Deputy Lord Provost Philip Braat and Sanctuary Scotland director Pat Cahill welcome the hippos with local pupils Ciara Crines, Titus Nyarko and Sophia Zai Three cloned ‘hippos’ saved from extinction have made a welcome return to Glasgow.

The Scottish Land Commission has announced a free day-long seminar on public interest-led development, bringing together developers, local authorities, architects, surveyors, investors and members of the public. The seminar, taking place in Glasgow on 25 April 2018, will consider:

Mikko Ramstedt Scottish housing charity LAR has appointed Mikko Ramstedt to the role of director of finance and corporate services.

The two tower blocks in Saltcoats A consultation on proposals to demolish all the high rise tower blocks in North Ayrshire is to will get underway next week.

Spire View Housing Association has announced the beginning of work on the creation of a new, state of the art community facility on Roystonhill. The new building will replace the existing Rainbow Hall while retaining its fabulous façade to ensure the new building complements local surroundings, inc

North Ayrshire Council is the second Scottish local authority to announce proposals to pull down all its high rise tower blocks. Unveiling its new vision for housing in the region, the council said it could replace five ageing tower blocks in Irvine and two in Saltcoats with modern, state-of-the-art

Professor David Adams Scottish Land Commissioner Professor David Adams looks at public interest led development in Scotland.

Residents in Aberdeen are being given the opportunity to save money and improve the energy efficiency of their homes. Aberdeen City Council is encouraging eligible householders to take advantage of the Warmer Homes Aberdeen Scheme. The scheme offers free insulation upgrades to privately owned proper

Financial inclusion officers Iain Thomson and Ashley Frame Thenue Housing has continued its drive to help customers with financial issues after two key members of staff saw their roles made permanent, it was announced this week.

Housebuilders are investing in modern methods of construction and skills to address a number of industry challenges as they look to deliver growth and new homes for the future, according to new research. The third annual Lloyds Bank housebuilding report which surveys housebuilders and their supply c