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David Bookbinder It might seem trite to term the proposed LHA limits on social housing as ‘Bedroom Tax 2’ but it’s completely legitimate, writes David Bookbinder.

Plans to build more than 150 homes on the site of two former Dundee multis have been recommended for approval. Councillors on Dundee City Council’s development management committee will discuss a proposal to build 163 residential units on land where the Bucklemaker and Butterburn Court blocks stoo

Aberdeenshire Council’s new build housing programme took a step forward yesterday as councillors welcomed 95 more new affordable homes across the region. A report presented to the local authority’s social work and housing committee detailed plans for phase 6 of the initiative which is part of a

Trust Housing Association has received over £300,000 from the Big Lottery Fund Scotland to both continue and develop its services for older people from ethnic minority communities across Scotland. The organisation, which is based in Edinburgh, currently delivers a range of support services to older

A new project will encourage people in Glasgow to help tackle chronic loneliness by visiting neighbours or taking part in phone call schemes to support those who are isolated. The city is one of four areas across the UK which has been chosen for the trial by Campaign to End Loneliness after the char

David Thomas Housebuilder Barratt Developments said that market conditions remained healthy and demand strong, despite a 5.8 per cent drop in home completions.

Kathleen Adams of CGC City Gate Construction (CGC) has launched its afternoon tea initiative to help housing providers treat their senior citizen tenants.

Court of Session A homeowner who claimed that Glasgow City Council acted beyond its powers in imposing a condition that a property owner required to pay their share of the cost of repairs to a tenement by the time the final account for the works was issued or be liable for the full costs has had his

Kay Blair The Scottish Housing Regulator has given evidence to the Scottish Parliament’s local government and communities committee on its work over the past year.

Plans have been drawn up for a new 46-flat development on a brownfield site at Royston in Edinburgh. The scheme is part of the City of Edinburgh Council’s programme to which will deliver 40,000 affordable and mid-market homes across the city over the coming decade.

Neil McKay Growing specialist regeneration company Urban Union has appointed Neil McKay as its managing director.

Glen Wilson The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has worked with Lloyds Banking Group and the Bank of Scotland to establish a real estate lifecycle certification to develop professionals’ understanding of the sector and support the nation’s housebuilders, developers and housing as

Housebuilder Taylor Wimpey has issued an upbeat trading statement following a strong 2016 for the firm. Ahead of publishing its full results for 2016 at the end of next month, Taylor Wimpey said its expected earnings before interest, tax and amortisation (EBITA) will be in the region of £750 millio

Carl Sargeant A £7.8 million grant has been announced to support local authorities and third sector organisations to deliver front line services to prevent homelessness in Wales.

Nicola McCrudden An independent housing panel to deal with disputes between private tenants and landlords has been mooted for Northern Ireland.