Scotland’s tenants’ union is calling on the Scottish Government to prioritise tenants and the environment over landlords’ complaints about energy efficiency as they submit their response to the government’s consultation on minimum energy standards in the private rented sector
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Kier GRAHAM Defence (KGD) has marked a significant step forward in the delivery of new Single Living Accommodation (SLA) at HM Naval Base Clyde, with the first prefabricated concrete panels erected on-site. The panels, weighing between ten and eighteen tonnes and spanning three to five metres, will
The number and proportion of homes being let to people experiencing homelessness by social landlords increased in 2024/25, according to the Scottish Housing Regulator’s latest report on landlord performance. Published today, the National Report on the Scottish Social Housing Charter 2024/
Three of Edinburgh’s MPs came together this week with Places for People Scotland and tenants from across the city to build on joint engagement activity addressing housing queries. After being elected, Tracy Gilbert MP (Edinburgh North and Leith) noticed a trend in complaints and organised this
Property owners across Fife affected by – or at risk of – flooding can now apply for support through Fife Council’s Property Flood Resilience Grant (PFRG) scheme.
Development plans for the next phase of regeneration at Millcroft Road in Cumbernauld are advancing to the next stage with flats being acquired to enable preparation of the site for demolition and for the construction of new, high quality council homes.
Ronald Ross Lettings and Estate Agents has appointed Gillian Lamont, a highly experienced residential property agent and transaction negotiator, as its new sales director. The rapidly growing business, founded and led by directors Kimberley Ronald and Robert Ross, and which only began operations in
Clydebank Housing Association is taking action to cut fuel poverty and reduce carbon emissions, thanks to innovative green technology and support from CAF Bank. The housing association provides affordable housing to residents in West Dunbartonshire. By connecting its Dumbarton Road properties to the
Child victims and witnesses of crime in Aberdeenshire are set to benefit from their own Bairns Hoose - a transformative space designed to support children as they recover from trauma and harm.
New council homes are to be purchased at a development in Jackton, East Kilbride. South Lanarkshire Council is to acquire 40 homes from Barratt Homes at its Eaglesham View Development in Eaglesham Road.
Persimmon North Scotland has been given the go-ahead by Aberdeenshire Council to build 140 high-quality new homes in Newmachar.
With both pride and a little sadness, TC Young has announced the retirement of its highly respected partner Jim Bauld at the end of August. With a legal career spanning over four decades, including more than 22 years with TC Young, Jim has been a prominent figure in the legal profession across Scotl
A total of 370 new homes are to be built next to Edinburgh’s BioQuarter after real estate finance specialist SHC Capital secured funding for a £105 million residential development.
Plans to conserve and redevelop a bingo hall in Leith into new student homes have been recommended for approval.
Whilst some public bodies and councils are working well together to tackle flooding, they face gaps in leadership, skills and data, and there is uncertainty about funding, according to a new joint report from the Auditor General for Scotland and Accounts Commission on flooding in communities.