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Horizon Housing Association is to introduce a new rent structure which aims to deliver rents that are fairer, more transparent and easier for tenants to understand. The new structure will also make adaptations more affordable for tenants by sharing the costs across the total housing stock, Horizon s

The extensive refurbishment of two tower blocks in Saltcoats is set to begin in the spring should a tender be agreed by councillors this week. Lambie Court and O’Connor Court in Saltcoats

South Ayrshire Council's corporate and housing policy team has been recognised for the work it undertakes with tenants at the Tenant Participation Advisory Service (TPAS) awards ceremony. Gold Accreditation was awarded to the tenant participation team for its sector-leading service.

A campaign which aims to help people save money on their energy bills through free and impartial advice is being launched across the country today.

The final phase of Berwickshire Housing Association’s new Todlaw development in Duns has now been completed creating another 27 affordable energy-efficient homes. Millar Court, Station Crescent and Station Drive make up the last phase of the project which has provided a total of 87 new homes i

The number of completed homes for the UK build to rent (BTR) sector increased by 51% in 2019 with Glasgow among the key cities leading the way, new figures have shown. Analysis by Savills for industry trade body the British Property Federation (BPF) has found that at the end of Q4 2018, the sector h

Regeneration specialist Urban Union has been wholly acquired by construction, infrastructure and support services businesses Robertson Group. Established as a 50/50 joint venture in 2011 by Robertson Group and McTaggart Construction, Urban Union was created in response to a substantial Town Centre R

Law firm Gillespie Macandrew completed new build plot sales worth £285 million in 2019, representing an increase of 60% on previous annual sale value and representing over 10% of all private new build house sales in Scotland. Scotland is undergoing a programme of new housebuilding with 21,292

Housing Studies Association chair Phil Brown introduces its new website and sets out the Association's plans for the coming years. There is a new website for the Housing Studies Association. The impact of this website should not only be immediately visible but it should also significantly enhance ho

Housing association Home Group has teamed up with a global asset institution to launch a new housing fund which aims to accelerate the delivery of affordable homes for rent across the UK. 

A proposal of application notice has been submitted to Perth & Kinross Council for a new development which would expand the boundaries of Perth west of the A9 at the Broxden roundabout.

Apex Property Factor has been removed from the official register of property factors for failing to meet minimum standards of practice. The company was removed under section 8 of the Property Factors (Scotland) Act 2011 on 10 April 2019 after it was deemed by the Scottish Government to no longer mee

The Scottish Parliament’s local government and communities committee will meet tomorrow to take evidence from Kevin Stewart, minister for local government, housing and planning, on building regulations and fire safety in Scotland and to consider legislation on making residential common areas a

Sanctuary is to present its plans for the continued regeneration of Paisley’s West End. The housing provider is looking to build around 22 units for social rent on the Sutherland Street site. The mix will include 2-bedroom flats and 2 & 3-bedroom houses. 

People development organisation Remarkable has appointed six new non-executive board members to steer its strategic decision making and support the effective operation of the business. Charles Quinn chair, Bonnie Clarke CEO, David Hicks, Gillian Frame, Simon Lidington and Russell Dalgliesh