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Voters in May’s Holyrood election would consider switching their second vote if political parties backed social house building as the solution to Scotland’s housing emergency, according to new polling.
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Proposals to redevelop St Rognvald House care home in Kirkwall in order to provide accommodation for agency workers in Orkney have taken a step forward. Members at yesterday’s meeting of Orkney Council’s Policy and Resources Committee considered a report recommending that the proposed pr
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Having stepped away from her role at NHS Healthcare Improvement Scotland to set up a new support organisation, Ruth Robin considers the Ask and Act homelessness measures and whether the duties can have the anticipated impact without shared accountability in planning and commissioning. The Housing (S
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Western Isles councillors have given the green light to a 94‑home development on former RAF land at Melbost, on the edge of Stornoway Airport. The proposal covers a phased programme of semi‑detached housing on the old RAF Stornoway site, together with a new access road from the A866 Stornoway&nd
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Tenancy deposit protection scheme SafeDeposits Scotland has announced the addition of a further four CRMs to the growing list of providers integrated with its API. The new link ups are available for SafeDeposits’ letting agent customers via leading integration hub GlueDog.
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A housing development on the north‑west edge of Kilmarnock is expected to move forward this week, with East Ayrshire Council planners recommending approval in principle for up to 206 new homes. The application, lodged by Hallam Land Management, covers a 10.4‑hectare grazing site at Buntonhill, F
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A bid to build new homes on protected green belt land in Barrhead is expected to be rejected this week. Ramzan Properties is seeking permission in principle from East Renfrewshire Council to develop a site north‑east of Dubbs Road, opposite Cowan Park. The firm wants to deliver five “high‑
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Communities across Scotland could benefit by £500 million per year if politicians and the renewables industry begin preparing now for a Scottish Community Wealth Fund.
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Local authorities in England are receiving extra funding, training and guidance needed to fulfil their new duties ahead of new protections for tenants kicking in next month.
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The illumination of Perth Bridge will form part of VisionPK’s celebration of 160 years of service.
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Cloch Housing Association has appointed Joanna Voisey as its new director of assets. Joanna will join on 5th May from Berwickshire Housing Association, having held various leadership positions within the sector.
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First Mortgage, part of the Mortgage Advice Bureau (MAB) Group, has acquired Home Loan Services (Glasgow) Ltd to further enhance its presence in the Scottish housing market.
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Barratt Redrow has reported a “solid” third quarter, with resilient private reservation rates and a strengthened forward‑sales position helping the housebuilder stay on track to meet full‑year expectations.
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The concept masterplan informing the future transformation of Buchanan Bus Station will serve as a framework guiding future development in the area, should it be given the go-ahead next week.
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Lomond has acquired Clyde Property Group, which includes Burgh Property and Cathedral Estates. Co-founded in 1987 by Gary Thomson, who remains actively involved and continues to lead the business to this day, Clyde has built a reputation for combining local knowledge with the latest digital marketin
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