Scotland's housing crisis is being worsened by systemic barriers, including planning costs, land shortages, and slow decision-making, that are preventing the industry from building the homes the country urgently needs, writes Andrew Duncan. Scotland has no shortage of ambition when it comes to housi
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A judge in the Outer House of the Court of Session has rejected a challenge by a housing developer to a local authority’s decision not to approve £21.4 million in funding for development of land it owned in Ayrshire, after finding that councillors were not provided with insufficient inf
A Scottish think tank has accused the Scottish Government of pursuing housing policies it knows to be ineffective, warning that John Swinney’s proposed Help to Buy scheme for first‑time buyers will inflate prices, waste public money, and deepen the housing crisis rather than alleviate it.
Aberdeenshire councillors have approved preferred options for future flood protection schemes in Kemnay and Kintore, marking a major step forward in efforts to safeguard both communities from the growing impacts of flooding.
More than half (55%) of people in Scotland have been limiting their use of central heating to save on bills, while almost a quarter (24%) limit using hot water by bathing less or sharing bathing water in an attempt to save energy, research by Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) has found. Of those worrie
Fourteen brand new properties are due to be added to Orkney Islands Council’s housing stock as the local authority continues to work with partners to progress ambitious plans for meeting Orkney’s housing needs.
Knowes Housing Association has been successfully reaccredited with the Customer Service Excellence (CSE) standard, together with the achievement of Compliance Plus in nine elements. The process involved the assessor speaking with Knowes staff, its customers and partners to truly understand how
Continued collaboration is needed at Aberdeenshire Council to address an £81 million budget gap over the coming years, the Accounts Commission has warned. The council has clear priorities, but it must address current and future financial challenges, including undelivered savings.
Edinburgh-based Albany Lettings has acquired LinnMac Property and Investment Letting for an undisclosed sum, strengthening Albany's presence across the capital's lettings market.
Abronhill Housing Association's bid for a strategic partnership to assist with the maintenance of much of its stock has received no formal offers, the Association has confirmed. The Strategic Partnership Prospectus, which closed on 16 January, was developed as part of Abronhill’s commitment to
In the latest CIOB Column for our sister publication Scottish Construction Now, CIOB's Scottish policy and public affairs lead, Dr Jocelyne Fleming, asks whether Scotland’s new housing agency could create pre-packaged development opportunities to unlock new housing delivery at pace and scale.
Aberdeen City Council's Anti-Poverty and Inequality Committee has welcomed the significant and ongoing contributions made by partners and advisory groups in supporting its work. From shaping priorities on cost‑of‑living support and strengthening local partnerships, to ensuring the voices of peop
Whiteinch and Scotstoun Housing Association (WSHA) has been awarded £20,000 in funding this year to support the continued growth and impact of The Whiteinch Community Shop. Since opening in May 2025, the shop has become a vital, welcoming resource for local people - providing access to afforda
Registered Social Landlords (RSLs) delivered stronger financial results in 2024/25, but significant pressures on cash and short‑term liquidity continue to affect parts of the sector, according to new analysis from the Scottish Housing Regulator.
A Highland couple have announced plans to donate and ultimately bequeath their entire property portfolio to support efforts to tackle the region’s worsening housing shortage. Retired construction businessman Don Michie, 75, who lives in Onich near Fort William, has built up 14 rental propertie
