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High-rise blocks in Aberdeen could be made listed buildings under new plans revealed by Historic Environment Scotland (HES). The eight 1960s towers are being considered by the heritage body after the flats were put forward for designation Prof Miles Glendinning, director of the Scottish Centre for C

In the lead up to Scottish Housing Day next week, Ed Monaghan, group CEO at Mactaggart & Mickel, highlights the importance of creating communities in its work. Mactaggart & Mickel is an award-winning, family-run housebuilder and developer. We build quality homes for private sale across the c

Developer Swan Group is hosting a special fundraising lunch event in aid of Shelter Scotland as part of Scottish Housing Day 2019 next week. Scottish Housing Day is bringing people from across the housing sector in Scotland together to champion this year’s theme ‘Housing As a Human Right

DJ Laing Homes has partnered with independent financial advisers Carrington Mortgage UK to assist home buyers onto the property ladder in the city of Dundee. The companies are kick-starting their new partnership with a Mortgage Advice Weekend at the new show home at Castle View in Dundee this weeken

Eildon Housing Association has paid tribute to two of its longest-serving board members and former chairmen prior to its AGM last week. Bill Wilkie MBE joined Eildon Housing Association back in its infancy in 1978. He was appointed as vice-chair in 1980 and went on to become chairman and remained in

Govanhill Housing Association’s bid to improve living conditions in the area reached another milestone this week with the purchase of its 300th property.

A proposed merger between Arklet Housing Association and Hanover (Scotland) Housing Association has gained the backing of the majority of Arklet tenants.

East Lothian Council has expressed concern that changing legislation and a gap in funding could hamper its efforts to tackle homelessness.

Proactive communication and robust enforcement are essential if the introduction of minimum energy efficiency standards in the private rented sector is to be successful, according to CIH Scotland.

Social landlords are to receive a share of £1.5 million of support to prevent homelessness for low-income families. The funding is part of a multi-million pound package of measures from the Scottish Government to improve access to learning, advice and employment support for low-income families

Ardenglen Housing Association’s members received an upbeat message of continuous improvement at its AGM this week. New homes for Castlemilk were nearing completion, voids have been dramatically reduced to a third of the Scottish average and a new ‘Strategic Map’ now sets out what A

East Lothian Council has granted full permission for 150 new homes on a site at the southern side of Gullane.

A 5.96-acre site within the village of Carfin in Lanarkshire has been sold to Wilson Developments for an undisclosed sum.

Springfield Properties has submitted a planning application for 86 new homes to the East of Elgin.

Tenants in Aberdeen and Stirling will be among the first in the country to benefit from next-generation digital connectivity thanks to a partnership between a group of social housing providers and full fibre infrastructure provider CityFibre.