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Fotheringham Homes has been shortlisted for three categories at the Scottish Home Awards 2026, marking another milestone for the North East housebuilder following its triple award win in 2024. The family-run business, based in Gourdon, has been recognised in the following categories: House of the Ye

The first NatWest remortgage transaction to complete on the PEXA platform did so within two working days from mortgage offer, giving evidence of the benefits of digitisation and automation in the remortgage process. The transaction is much faster than the typical UK remortgage timeline of four to si

Housebuilder Cruden Homes has been named a finalist in four categories at the Scottish Home Awards, recognising the company’s continued strength and performance in Scotland’s housebuilding sector. Cruden has been shortlisted for Housebuilder of the Year (more than 100 Units), reflecting

As of the end of last year, the local authority with the highest rate of short-term lets in their area was Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (Western Isles Council).

Procast Group has joined the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) as an associate member, reinforcing its commitment to supporting Scotland’s social housing sector and the communities it serves. Operating across the UK, Procast Group is an award-winning principal contractor deliv

Tenancy deposit protection scheme SafeDeposits Scotland is encouraging tenants to ensure that their online account details are up to date, to ensure that when their tenancy ends they do not miss out on important correspondence, particularly in relation to the repayment of their deposit. In its appea

Construction has officially begun on a new affordable housing development at Springbank, Brodick, where Trust Housing Association are delivering 26 new homes for social rent in partnership with The JR Group, helping meet local housing need on the Isle of Arran.

Early indications suggest that the introduction of a Short Term Let Control Area (STLCA) for Badenoch and Strathspey has slowed the growth of secondary short-term lets across the area.

Plans for 57 new homes on a former mill site in Selkirk have moved closer to fruition after Scottish Borders Council ruled an Environmental Impact Assessment is not required for the application to proceed.

Five new ambassadors have been appointed by the board of trustees of the Propertymark Trust after an intensive and robust recruitment process. The five ambassadors are Jess Masterton, Michael Oomerjee, Natalie O'Sullivan, Rachel Ollington and Ben Stokes.

Albyn Housing Society recently completed 27 new homes in Dingwall, with tenants describing their new homes as being "life-changing" and "beautiful". The £7.2 million project was a mixture of cottage flats, semi-detached bungalows, semi-detached houses, and terrace properties, with some homes s

Hillcrest has published an update on its Tackling Poverty Together Strategy, showing strong progress in supporting tenants through the cost‑of‑living crisis. Launched in 2022 with two-year targets, Hillcrest’s services have already delivered over £4 million in financial gains for ten

Tulloch Homes, part of the Springfield Group, has supported Inverness based charity, Spokes for Folks for the fourth consecutive year. The charity, which offers free sociable trike rides for the elderly and individuals with limited mobility, is based near Tulloch Homes’ development, the Maples

Whiteinch & Scotstoun Housing Association has reflected on another exceptional year for its Welfare Rights Service, which has continued to deliver significant financial support for tenants across the community. During the 2025/26 financial year, the service secured a total financial gain of &pou

Community-led organisations throughout Scotland can apply for grants of up to £100,000 each to help safeguard vital local services. The funding comes from the Recovery and Resilience Programme, a £5 million initiative delivered by Development Trusts Association Scotland (DTAS) and funded