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Dundee City Council tenants who took part in the annual rent consultation have again backed the lowest increase of three options, all of which were below the rate of inflation. After eight weeks of consultation, 60% of the 2171 tenants who took part opted for a 1.5% rise, equal to an average increas

An eight-week archaeological survey will start in early February at the site of a major new South Queensferry development.

A research report into Scottish homeowners’ needs, challenges, concerns and level of information in terms of increasing the energy efficiency of their buildings has been released for industry professionals, experts and government bodies.

Atrium Homes has announced the appointment of its new chief executive. Shannon Watson will take up the role from 31 January 2022.

An application for planning in principle has been submitted for the expansion of Portree, the principal settlement of the Isle of Skye, to address the long-term shortage of affordable housing on the island.

CIH Scotland has announced its intention to review the existing qualification and training requirements for letting agencies. The institute is looking to appoint a researcher to evaluate whether the current continuing professional development (CPD) needs for letting agents:

The number of build-to-rent homes completed, under construction or in planning across Scotland rose by 19% in 2021 to 12,793, new analysis has found. The research, which was undertaken by the British Property Federation (BPF) in partnership with Savills, highlighted that the number of build-to-rent

A two-year equality fund has been launched to make Scottish workplaces more inclusive and diverse. 

CALA Homes (West) has completed the site acquisition of land to the east of Woodend House in Houston, Renfrewshire with work scheduled to begin in early 2022.  Designed to meet the local housing need and respect the site’s unique characteristics and biodiversity, this development wil

Ogilvie Construction has completed two phases in the development of new council flats which are part of an exciting programme building 2,000 new council houses across Aberdeen. The development at Wellheads at Dyce is one of nine sites across the city where Aberdeen City Council is building new counc

Springfield Properties has submitted proposals to create a sustainable, new neighbourhood in Midlothian.

Repairs contractor MPS has pulled out of a £10 million contract to maintain council homes on behalf of Angus Council after less than a year stating that the contract is "unsustainable" in its current form.

A new masterplan has been brought forward that proposes the delivery of around 300 new homes, public open space and associated infrastructure adjacent to Westfield Loan in Forfar.

While Wales and Scotland are ahead when it comes to limiting the impact of short term lets on the private rented market, all UK nations are still a long way off what is needed, according to Propertymark.

While the publication of the Scottish Government’s Scottish Housing Market Review – Q4 2021 shows “some welcome signs of recovery”, the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has warned of a worrying decrease in affordable homes being approved.