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Efforts to boost affordable housing supply by acquiring properties to bring into use for affordable housing and help reduce homelessness will be given an £80 million uplift over the next two years, the Scottish Government has announced. The funding, announced by First Minister Humza Yousaf on

South Lanarkshire Council has granted permission to homelessness charity Social Bite for the next of its proposed village projects in Rutherglen. To be situated on a brownfield site on Harriet Street, the village will consist of 15 modern, sustainable modular homes, known as Nest houses, a

Homelessness charity Cyrenians has launched its new three-year strategy, committing to a public health approach in its mission to tackle the causes and consequences of homelessness.

A project that transformed a former pub site in Perth into social housing has been recognised at a UK awards ceremony.

Housing and property organisations are bracing themselves for policy changes after the Scottish Government’s formal co-operation agreement with the Scottish Green Party was brought to an end yesterday. First Minister Humza Yousaf formally informed Scottish Greens co-leaders Patrick Harvie and

Taylor Wimpey West Scotland has made a full detailed planning application to North Lanarkshire Council for the provision of 137 new homes through the development of land west of Carnbroe Road.

A student-led DJ collective that founded, designed, and coordinated a full-scale electronic music festival, art exhibition, and fundraising event last year is to host another event next month.

A £500,000 project in South Lanarkshire has transformed 21 Clydesdale Housing Association homes to make them warmer and cheaper to heat.

Fife Council has been fined £100,000 for safety breaches following the death of a vulnerable man who choked to death on a sandwich unsuitable for his prescribed diet. In its role to support the care of those who live in supported living accommodation, Fife Council was responsible for the safe

A care development company is celebrating a double planning award this April after it secured approval for two sites in Glasgow and West Lothian. Morrison Community Care (CCG) Holdco is a joint venture company comprising Morrison Community Care Group (MCCG) and the CCG (Scotland) construction and ma

Springfield Properties is to appeal the Highland Council’s decision to reject plans for 47 new homes at its Drumnadrochit development, citing increased demand for new homes in the area. The housebuilder said its mailing list for buyers interested in the site has risen to almost 500,

Invitations to a major seminar in Dundee that will bring together leading professionals in housing and related sectors across the city and beyond are set to light up inboxes over the next few days. The invitation-only forum later this year will examine and discuss critical issues facing the city inc

A green-fingered Dumbarton woman has transformed communal garden beds thanks to a donation of £50 from Loretto Housing Association. Pensioner Mary Marshall, of Methlan Park, used the donation to buy more than 40 plants to put into a raised garden area.

Edinburgh-based estate agent Simpson & Marwick has completed the first phase of its East Lothian expansion plan with the appointment of Charlotte Murray as senior property consultant. Ms Murray brings a wealth of experience to the role, with a proven track record of success in the region.

The Scottish property industry has highlighted the critical need for clarity from the Scottish Government to support investment in Scotland’s built environment. Scottish Property Federation members and stakeholders gathered in Glasgow yesterday for the SPF Annual Conference to discuss key issu