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Developer Vastint UK has launched its first build-to-rent (BTR) scheme in Scotland, with the launch of 253 new homes in Edinburgh city centre.

Dundashill, igloo Regeneration’s sustainable housing scheme in Glasgow, has now reached practical completion to deliver 78 energy-efficient homes for the region. The development was funded through a £15.9 million finance facility from FTSE 250 lender Paragon Bank, which has now been repa

Home Group Scotland director Bryony Willett was named among the winners at the Scottish Women’s Awards 2025. Winning the Not for Profit Leader of the Year category, the award recognised the work she has done in leading the housing association over the past year, as it delivers for customers ac

Residents without driveways are being offered the opportunity to participate in an innovative new method of charging their electric vehicle safely from home in East Lothian.

East Kilbride Housing Association (EKHA) has unveiled Michael Gallagher as its new chair, following its 31st Annual General Meeting. Michael takes over from Maureen Watson, who had to retire after her five-year stint. Michael is a retired housing manager, having worked for various social landlords i

Following the Scottish Government’s creation of a Housing Investment Taskforce in April 2024 to identify ways of securing investment and their subsequent recommendation for a review of all taxation affecting property in June 2025, Propertymark has urged the Scottish Government to undertake thi

Cala Homes has set out plans to build 57 new private homes on newly-acquired land in Erskine, along with 18 affordable apartments delivered in partnership with Bridgewater Housing Association.

There is a crucial lack of pace and breadth in Scotland’s land reform strategies according to a new coalition of organisations representing community groups, environmental bodies and land reformers from across the country. As the Parliament returns after summer recess, and with stage three of

Cairn Housing Association has been granted planning permission by the Cairngorms National Park Authority to redevelop the former Morlich Court site in Aviemore. The plans, approved last week, will see the demolition of the existing building and the construction of 12 new homes – including six

Developer Headon has submitted two planning applications to Fife Council for the next phase of the award-winning St Andrews West development. The proposals outline the construction of 112 one-to-four-bedroom, contemporary and sustainable homes – all of which have been designed by architects St

Angela Rayner has resigned as Deputy Prime Minister, Housing Secretary, and Deputy Leader of the Labour Party after an ethics inquiry found her in breach of the ministerial code. The investigation, led by the independent adviser on ministers' interests, Sir Laurie Magnus, followed Ms Rayner’s

Glasgow City Council has committed over £115 million to its Affordable Housing Supply Programme (AHSP) for the current financial year, a 20% increase on the previous year's funding.

Glasgow City Council has accepted a £6.845 million award from the Scottish Government for 2025/26 to improve the energy efficiency of homes across the city. This year’s funding – the area-based schemes have been running for 13 years – will support the ongoing Heat in Building

A community hub promoting independence and social inclusion for young adults with additional support needs will open at Gorgie Farm in the coming weeks, Teens+ has announced.

Hebridean Housing Partnership (HHP) has announced a change in leadership following its 19th Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, 3 September 2025. At a board meeting after the AGM, Calum Mackay was elected as the new HHP Chair, succeeding Gordon Macleod. Helen Mackenzie was appointed vice chair, and