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Solicitor and estate agent Watermans has completed the acquisition of Edinburgh law firm Cooper Johnson Law. The deal sees Hazel Johnson appointed as the new head of private client as Watermans builds on recent growth to expand that area of the business.

Hawthorn Housing Co-Operative has described a community grant fund as a “crucial cog” in helping the organisation strengthen a local community. Since 2017, the Glasgow-based landlord has received £80,000 worth of funding from the Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA), with the money

As the Scottish capital gears up for festival season, one local Community Interest Company is aiming to ensure sustainability takes centre stage this year as they launch their brand-new eco pop-up store in the heart of Edinburgh. Not ones to stay quiet about the climate crisis, the award-winning Lei

The number of people living alone in Scotland has increased by more than 100,000 with older age groups contributing the most to the rise, census data has revealed.

The Scottish Government has launched its consultation on the proposed Scottish Passivhaus equivalent policy.

Tenants have started to move into one of the largest affordable new-build developments in Scotland. The first of the mid-market rental properties in Edinburgh have been handed over to tenants of Lowther, part of Wheatley Group, at West Craigs in Edinburgh.

Cala Management Limited has completed the purchase of a 5.87-acre site in Cathcart from Celeros Flow Technology. The housebuilder will now progress the delivery of The Foundry, a unique and sustainable new development featuring 254 much-needed new homes, including a high-quality selection of one-, t

The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) is creating an equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) board as part of the membership body's commitment to improving EDI in its own organisation, membership and across the housing sector. The board will support the organisation’s ex

Elderpark Housing Association has marked the retirement of its long-serving colleague Jim Fraser with a short film. Jim bid farewell to his colleagues yesterday after 43 years of unbroken service.

Ambitious plans for the redevelopment of the Craigforth campus have been approved by Stirling Council’s Planning and Regulation Panel.

Places for People’s property management company Residential Management Group (RMG) has appointed Justin Herbert as its new managing director, as founding director Hugh McGeever retires after 20 years in the role. Justin, who has been transitioning into the MD role in recent months support

A prominent development site neighbouring the highly anticipated Eden Project in Dundee has been brought to market by CBRE on behalf of Nynas UK.

The project to build new high quality student accommodation in Haymarket Yards in Edinburgh passed a major milestone as Ogilvie Construction recently completed the structural steel framework of the building.

Dean and Cauvin Young People’s Trust – Scotland’s oldest children’s charity – has announced the opening of its new custom-built house in north Edinburgh for Edinburgh’s care-experienced young people.

On Monday 29 July 2024, Councillor Beth Whiteside announced her decision to step down from her role as Angus Council leader. Councillor George Meechan will continue to serve as depute leader.