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Fraser Mitchell, planning partner at law firm Shoosmiths in Edinburgh, warns that the Scottish Government must act on new legislation or an opportunity might disappear into the sunset. The Planning (Scotland) Act 2019 has arrived following the most recent review of the Scottish planning system. In a

The University of Strathclyde has joined the European Green Initiative that will design innovative factories to support the transformation of 22 million homes in Europe which must become energy-neutral before 2050. Named INDU-ZERO, the three-year project aims to industrialise housing by creating a b

The Inverness Townscape Heritage Project (ITHP) and Doors Open Days Highland will give a talk this week on building maintenance.

safeagent and Landlord Accreditation Scotland (LAS) have partnered to provide Scottish letting agents with a unique offering of specialist training and professional development.

Edinburgh Council's housing chief has warned that private housing developers must play their part in building sustainable homes to meet Edinburgh's aim of reaching carbon neutrality by 2030.

Plans have been submitted to Scottish Borders Council for the former Kelso high school, to be converted into homes for the elderly and affordable housing. Planners wish to convert one of the town's more recognisable landmarks into a facility holding 34 extra care apartments for older people. Develop

After a review of the partnership's organisational structure, Hebridean Housing Partnership Ltd has announced a number of appointments to new posts. The new posts were created to ensure the partnership is in a position to provide the highest level of service possible to its customers.

Research from KPMG UK has revealed that house prices in Scotland risk a 6% drop if Britain leaves the EU without a deal at the end of next month. KPMG has warned that a decrease of 10-20% is "not out of the question" if the market reacts more strongly than expected.

An Edinburgh woman renting her flat on Airbnb has been ordered to stop following noise complaints.

A report released today from Crisis has indicated that investment in housing benefit would prevent thousands from becoming homeless. The organisation believes that restoring the levels of housing benefit, otherwise known as Local Housing Allowance (LHA), could make a colossal difference to levels of

Eyemouth Community Campus plans are being showcased to the public for the first time as part of a Fit for 2024 property event next month. The event, run by Scottish Borders Council, is to showcase the plans for the council and partners' ambitious strategy on the site of Eyemouth Primary for a new C

An Ayshire country estate which could provide for the development of 495 houses has been listed for sale. The estate was granted planning permission in 2012 for the development of 495 houses, as well as the construction of a hotel, golf course, business premises and equestrian centre, although part

Proposals to introduce a "right to buy" scheme for private tenants would crash the private rented sector, according to Apropos by DJ Alexander. In an interview with FT, Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell said a Labour government could initiate a new right to buy scheme for private rented sector t

Bank of England figures have shown that mortgage deals are at a two-year high due to lower bank rates. The figures have shown that approvals increased to 67,306 from 65,506 in June, the highest level since July 2017. They also indicated that mortgage lending rose by £4.6 billion, the biggest i

The Tenements Today | Tenements Tomorrow Conference will be held to inform and provoke owners and professionals to identify the current problems in the provisions to aid tenement repair.