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A robust yet dynamic Lochaber Area Place Plan (APP) was agreed this week by the Highland Council. The plan clearly outlines the aspirations expressed by the communities within its boundaries, many of which link across to proposed or potential actions contained as part of FW2040 and wider Highland pl

UK social landlords are adopting innovative approaches to address persistent challenges in void management, according to the latest Housemark Pulse survey. The data, gathered from 142 social housing providers and published in January 2025, shows that landlords operating across more than 20 local aut

Communities across the country will benefit from £9 million of Scottish Government funding for measures to help cut energy costs and support the development of locally-owned renewable energy projects. The funding – which builds on the successful Community Energy Generation Growth Fund pi

The Scottish Government has struck a balance on rent controls but the policy has yet to be tested, property agent membership body Propertymark has told MSPs. The Housing (Scotland) Bill was introduced on 26 March 2024 and will require local authorities to study rent levels in their jurisdictions at

A developer has taken ownership of a historic Edinburgh pub with a view to delivering 21 new apartments on the site.

Malcolm Allan Housebuilders has unveiled plans to expand its existing site in the west of Inverurie with a further 49 new homes. Under the proposals, the plot of land just east of the A96 will feature 49 new homes, ranging from one-bedroom flats to five-bedroom semi-detached houses.

Researchers at the University of Dundee, in partnership with NHS Education for Scotland, are leading training for oral health professionals who support people who are homeless or in prison. People in these circumstances face many challenges in accessing oral healthcare, says lead research programmer

Three Falkirk Council-owned properties will be transferred to community ownership and management following a decision taken by the council's executive. The transfers are part of the council’s Community Asset Transfer (CAT) programme, which enables local groups to operate and maintain buildings

Avant Homes and Eldridge Developments are currently consulting on plans to deliver 249 homes in Easterhouse, Glasgow.

The construction of a new flatted social housing development in Govanhill officially began this week with a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the occasion. John Quinn, Director, Alan McDonald, Head of Development & Property Services and Audrey Flannigan, Vice Chairperson from Developer, Govanhill

Cunninghame Housing Association has presented a cheque for £1,000 to competitive cyclist Josh Stewart as part of a three-year sponsorship award. Fourteen-year-old Josh has represented his club in Dumfries, ‘SteppingStanes Youth Cycling Team’, at numerous local and national races ov

Upgraded sheltered housing accommodation at Cheviot Court in Irvine has officially been re-opened following a £3.5 million modernisation programme.

A new report by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) has praised the Scottish Government for making progress on reducing child poverty but warned that, without further action, it will remain some way off reaching its targets.

CIH Scotland has engaged with moves to influence Scottish Labour’s 2026 manifesto by highlighting the vital contribution that housing can make across all of the party's priorities. The Scottish Policy Forum invited views to help shape the party’s priorities ahead of the 2026 Scottish Gov

Clyde Valley Housing Association has completed the first stage of its transformative development on the site of the former Lanark Grammar School in Lanark.