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Project delays and “challenges in the Aberdeenshire housing market” has resulted in Highland building companies Deveron Homes Limited and Deveron Construction Limited being placed into administration. The privately-owned firms operate two service lines from their headquarters in Huntly, comprisi

Clydesdale Housing Association (CHA) has spoken of its pride to have achieved the Bronze Award from Healthy Working Lives in recognition of its dedication to ensuring staff are happy, healthy and motivated. A key part of achieving this success was the dedicated staff team. The team organised a range

The major legislative changes introduced in Scotland’s letting sector are a major turning point but should not be feared by landlords, according to independent property consultancy Galbraith. The two key legislative changes transforming the residential lettings sector in Scotland are firstly the r

A new consultation has been launched that seeks to obtain the views and opinions of stakeholders on a review of building and fire safety regulatory frameworks in order to help ensure the safety of people in and around Scotland’s buildings. This consultation covers two main areas, which are as foll

Kevin Whitaker appointed as the new chief executive at CALA Group as the housebuilder delivered a sixth consecutive year of strong performance.

Plans for two major housing developments in the Fife village of Aberdour have been rejected by councillors. Fife Council’s west planning committee met at Dunfermline City Chambers to discuss CALA’s proposal for 85 new homes on a field at the east of the village and Campion Homes’ bid to build

A push to reduce rent arrears by Perth and Kinross Council is working, but the authority is still owed more than £1 million, according to The Courier. Fewer social housing tenants are in arrears than two years ago.

(from left) GHA chair Bernadette Hewitt, EIB vice president Jonathan Taylor, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and Wheatley Group Board member Jo Armstrong Wheatley Group has unveiled £185 million of new funding from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to help build and improve thousands of affordable

A 99-home development of council houses has been completed as part of Aberdeen City Council’s programme of investment in new homes. The £13 million site at Smithfield features 42 three and four-bedroom semi-detached properties and 57 one and two-bedroom apartments.

A local housing provider and one of the UK’s largest independent construction and infrastructure firms will work together to bring Elgin residents much-needed quality and affordable social housing. Founded in Elgin in 1966, Robertson will begin construction of 44 new homes this month in conjun

After a public competition, Ayrshire Housing has selected six well known architects to its new framework. The architects will support its ambitions for growth over the next four years.

Ahead of yesterday’s protest by Shelter Scotland against the “shocking scale of unlawful activity” from Glasgow City Council in denying homeless people their rights, Adam Lang details the background and facts behind the demonstration. In Scotland we should be rightly proud of what is often ref

Ensuring a supply of high-quality private rented housing is vital to support Glasgow’s economy, according to a major city landlord. Elaine Angelidis, who manages properties across Glasgow and the west of Scotland, said that stricter regulations and a clearer model rental agreement, which promotes

Over £2 million has been secured to help replace old central heating systems across Perth and Kinross. An investment of £1,092,051 by Perth & Kinross Council has been backed by a further £1,209,303 from the Warm Homes Fund, along with Energy Company Obligation funding of £138,550 from SSE.

Revenue Scotland has updated its guidance, systems and processes to allow First-Time Buyer Relief to be claimed from 30 June 2018. The updates follow the changes to the Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (Scotland) Act 2013 introduced by The Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (First-Time Buyer Relie