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New proposals to combine Right to Buy legislation to simplify the process for community groups to take over land and assets have been published. The Community Right to Buy Review examined the existing powers introduced since 2003:

Perth & Kinross Council is proposing a major step forward in delivering affordable housing by adopting mid‑market rent (MMR) as a key part of its housing strategy. If councillors approve the proposal, the local authority will establish a new Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) to deliver MMR h

The Grangemouth Flood Protection Scheme (GFPS) will move into a critical next stage after securing £1.6 million of additional funding from the Scottish Government, it was announced this week. 

An event from Thenue Housing to get people volunteering has been hailed as a big success.

A major new housing development of more than 180 homes has taken a step forward in Dundonald, with fresh proposals now submitted to South Ayrshire Council. Hope Consultancy Ltd has lodged plans covering the next three phases of a wider masterplan for land at Kilmarnock Road and Tarbolton Road. The D

A national campaign calling on all political parties in Scotland to commit to ending all forms of homelessness in Scotland by 2040 was launched today by Crisis Scotland. Targets within The Road to Ending Homelessness have been set to align with the Scottish Government’s long-term ambition to e

Marcus Di Rollo, head of residential lettings at Gilson Gray, explains the introduction of Making Tax Digital (MTD) for Income Tax Self-Assessment, and why early preparation for landlords is essential. Landlords across the UK are preparing for one of the most significant changes to personal tax admi

Homes for Scotland has unveiled the shortlist for its annual awards, which celebrate excellence across the country’s homebuilding industry. This year’s programme builds on the theme of the trade body's public campaign, with many of its members demonstrating how 'Homes Build Futures' for

A new UK specialist consultancy for the living sector has been launched to support developers, investors and operators across the full build to rent (BTR) lifecycle. Build to rent developments deliver greater security for households and investors than traditional buy to let properties. As renting be

The Scottish Government will make £5.4 million available to support lower income households dependent on oil to heat their home from next month, energy secretary Gillian Martin has said. The funding is in addition to the £4.5m of support announced by the UK government for Scottish househ

Legislation to support cladding remediation in Scotland through a tax charged on the construction of certain new residential properties has been approved by the Scottish Parliament in the face of warnings over its market impact from a Holyrood committee. Set to come into force from April 2028,

The role of Scottish timber in supporting the circular economy and delivering sustainable homes has been recognised by the Irish government during a St Patrick’s Day visit to Alexanders Timber Design (ATD) in Irvine, part of Irish-owned Glennon Brothers. Ireland’s minister with responsib

Bield has shared its deep sadness to learn of the passing of its former board member, Margaret Moore. Margaret was a highly respected and valued member of the board, remembered for her warmth, insight and longstanding commitment to improving housing and support services across Scotland.

Market sentiment towards Scotland for residential investment, specifically for build to rent, has strengthened after recent rent control exemptions, which Ryden's residential investment & development head of agency, David Fraser, sees as a huge opportunity for Glasgow and Edinburgh.   After

The Salvation Army is calling on political parties in Scotland to identify clear priorities for reducing drug deaths after newly released figures revealed an 8% increase in suspected deaths during 2025. According to the quarterly report for October to December 2025, there were 1,146 suspected drug d