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Douglas McLeod Barratt Developments Scotland is to deliver more than 2,500 new homes across the country following its acquisition of 14 new sites for development, with another 10 new sites in the pipeline.

Six additional sites have been secured for North Lanarkshire's new housebuilding programme. The sites could provide over 400 new homes and are located in Burnhall Place/Mossburn Street, Wishaw, McArthur Avenue, Glenmavis, Laburnum Road, Viewpark, former Columba High School in Coatbridge, Northburn P

A pioneering project to prevent and resolve homelessness among young care leavers in Scotland has been awarded £50,000 funding to expand its reach. The Nationwide Building Society shortlisted a number of projects, asking members to vote online for the winners of a series of community grants.

People across Scotland who want to build their own homes will now be able to apply to a £4 million self-build loan fund. Self-build is a traditional form of housing supply in many parts of rural Scotland and the islands and at times, the only form of housing supply. However, it has become increasin

Work being undertaken to bring Aberdeenshire Council properties back into use was discussed at the latest meeting of the local authority’s communities committee. The matter was raised as part of an update on housing performance highlighting the latest figures for re-let times for homes, and the wo

An intrepid team of eleven fitness enthusiasts from employment law, HR and health & safety specialists Law At Work (LAW) took on the Rough Runner challenge to raise awareness and thousands of pounds for two homeless charities. In total, £2,225 was raised for Streetwork in Edinburgh and Lodging

Jil Dyson Housing advice charity Housing Options Scotland has hired a new housing options broker following a £50,000 funding boost from Nationwide Building Society.

No Wrong Door - Annual Homelessness Conference 2018 9 October 2018, Glasgow City Chambers

Kevin Stewart Letting agents in Scotland are being reminded to join a new register, designed as part of a range of measures to raise standards across the private rented sector.

New chairman Dave Alexander shaking hands with departing chairman Trevor Burrows The chairman of Eildon Housing Association has stepped down at its 45th AGM after four years at the helm of the association.

Michael Cameron The Scottish Housing Regulator has said its proposals for its new regulatory framework will aim to support RSL governing body members, recognising their important role and unique contribution to the sector.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYy3Nw4kgE0 A new website has been launched to help disabled people in Dundee and Angus live independently.

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Work to deliver 43 affordable homes for Port of Leith Housing Association (PoLHA) at Ten Brunswick Road is ahead of schedule.

David Orr The National Housing Federation (NHF) has praised the UK government for taking action against for-profit housing providers describing themselves as "housing associations".