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The Scottish Government needs to encourage and work more with the private rented sector (PRS) to resolve the current housing emergency, according to property firm DJ Alexander. DJ Alexander Ltd, which is the largest lettings and estate agency in Scotland, said that if there is to be an effective res

Calvay Housing Association is to help lower the energy bills of its residents, thanks to support from CAF Bank and Scottish Government funding. The Glasgow-based housing provider secured a £2.77 million Green Loan facility to undertake a major upgrade to 267 of its residential units.

A planning application for 29 much-needed affordable homes has been submitted to Glasgow City Council by The JR Group on behalf of Wheatley Group.

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Muir Homes has appointed Robert Herd as its new managing director. Having originally joined Muir Homes as a site manager, Herd rose through the ranks to become construction manager before briefly stepping away. Now, he returns to lead the company at a time of significant growth and investment.

Aberdeenshire Council is considering the closure of up to 17 of its 56 sheltered housing complexes as part of a region-wide review into the long-term financial viability of its housing and assisted living provision. The proposed closures, affecting around 30% of the council’s sheltered housing

London-based housing provider Housing for Women has made significant reforms to its rent arrears and complaints management procedures after a resident was mistakenly informed she owed more than £10,000 in unpaid rent. The error led to severe emotional distress and nearly resulted in the reside

A Community Benefit Society based on the Isle of Arran has been granted planning consent for a 6MW solar farm, with the aim of generating 5,600MWh of clean renewable energy from 2027. Glenkiln Solar Farm will be located around 1km west of Lamlash and will provide enough renewable energy to meet one

A pioneering energy support programme has delivered substantial savings for social housing tenants across the Highlands, helping them cut energy costs and ease financial pressures. Since its launch in May 2023, the Affordable Warmth Highland scheme, led by Albyn Housing Society in partnership with C

The Scottish Land Commission has published a new Route Map to help make sure communities gain real and lasting benefits from nature restoration and investment in Scotland’s natural environment.

Govan Housing Group has raised £2,901.25 for Dementia Scotland. Throughout the financial year 2024-25 the staff at Govan Housing Group joined together to raise money for the charity through a number of fundraising activities.

Taylor Wimpey East Scotland has submitted three Applications for Matters Specified in Conditions (AMSCs) to Midlothian Council to progress the development of the new Bannock Wood neighbourhood near Bonnyrigg.

People in Newmains have welcomed the official launch of their first-ever five-year Community Action Plan. North Lanarkshire Council's Community Partnership Team worked with the Newmains and District Community Council and local people to develop a plan for the area.  

Scottish Gas is bringing its community roadshow on lowering carbon and reducing household bills to Ardrossan.

Private landlords who have properties to rent are being asked to get in touch with South Lanarkshire Council. The council wants to lease privately owned properties as temporary homeless accommodation.