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Nicola Barclay Trade body Homes for Scotland has set out its asks of the new Scottish Government at the country’s largest single gathering of senior home building industry representatives.

The latest step in the regeneration of a Glasgow community took place yesterday when a block of flats was demolished to make way for new homes. A 25-storey multi-storey at Rosemount Street, Roystonhill, in the north of the city was brought down in a controlled explosive demolition.

The winners of the 2016 Homes for Scotland Annual Awards Designed to showcase the sector’s achievements in building homes that meet a diverse set of needs and aspirations, trade body Homes for Scotland has announced the winners of its prestigious awards scheme at the organisation’s largest ever

Jimmy Black Fuel poverty and poor housing conditions in Dundee are among the key indicators of poverty in the city and beyond, according to a new report.

Housing staff Cheryl McLuskey & Alan Paterson with Cllr Paul Kelly & Cllr Barry McCulloch North Lanarkshire Council tenants are enjoying one of the best repairs services in Scotland – according to the latest performance review.

The new 3000-home community of Countesswells in Aberdeen was officially launched over the weekend. The Stewart Milne Group development will provide much needed housing, including affordable homes, and employment opportunities for Aberdeen and the surrounding region.

(from left) Duncan, Kirsty, Karyn, Phil, Thomas A Glasgow joinery and building company has swapped limestone for the limelight – after featuring on a primetime Channel 4 property show.

Housing developer Lovell welcomed Academy Award-winning director Danny Boyle on to site in Edinburgh to film scenes for the sequel to 1990s cult film Trainspotting. Actor Ewen Bremner resumes his role of Spud for Trainspotting 2 and was filmed working as a joiner alongside the site’s carpenters. R

Housebuilder Springfield Properties has taken inspiration from the well-loved children’s programme Play School and installed colourful round viewing windows for nursery kids next to its Hanover Housing Association care home construction site in Elgin. Springfield has installed viewing panels in th

Katy Holmes The group that represents nearly 6000 council tenants in Moray has a new chairman.

Tenants and staff at Trust Housing Association’s sheltered housing development in Stockbridge, Edinburgh were delighted to receive a visit from First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and the SNP’s Alison Dickie. There was a real buzz in the air as tenants waited patiently for their chance to ask questio

A strategic plan which proposes to bring together health and social care services for the local area is to be discussed at the next meeting of Perth & Kinross Council's housing and health committee next week. Developed by the local Integrated Joint Board (IJB), the Strategic Commissioning Plan 2

Stephen O’Neill (centre) with colleagues from Viewpark housing office Stephen O’Neill, a North Lanarkshire Council housing officer based in Viewpark, has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award.

A housing support service has been heavily praised by the Care Inspectorate after it received a five star review for its services. Blackwood’s East Support Services recently underwent a short-notice inspection which saw it awarded five stars for its commitment to person centred care, strong team w

(from left) Mark McColl (project manager); Lorna Cameron (head of housing); Councillor Ian Miller; Councillor Dave Doogan; local elected member Councillor Bob Band; Perth & Kinross Council architect Donald McMartin A disused building in Perth which was formerly used by the police and NHS has bee