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As Scotland prepares to introduce a new era of energy-efficient building legislation, Coldwells Build has introduced its first collection of prefabricated, Passivhaus-certified homes. Combining eco design with industry-leading construction standards, the company says ʻThe Coldwells Build Passivhaus

Monica Patterson, chief executive of East Lothian Council, has announced that she is to retire from her role in February 2025. Ms Patterson, who has been chief executive for almost five years, has spent most of her professional career working in local government.

Clackmannanshire Council has launched an online consultation on the priorities of local services. Like all councils, Clackmannanshire continues to face increasing costs and demand for services, while at the same time, the funding the council receives to run these services is not enough to meet its r

North Ayrshire Council tenants will be asked to share their thoughts on the housing service in the coming weeks. The feedback received during the Tenant Satisfaction Survey will help drive further improvements within North Ayrshire Council’s Housing Service.

Local residents, businesses, and organisations are being urged to contribute their ideas and identify sites for potential development as Fife Council begins preparations for its next Local Development Plan, Fife’s Place Plan.

HACT has launched a new report that addresses the growing demand for housing associations to demonstrate the value of community spaces as vital hubs for resident engagement, service delivery and social support. Community Benefits: A Framework to Capture the Impact of Community Spaces has been publis

Five ‘Fuel Poverty Heroes’ were honoured for their work in helping thousands of people around the country out of debt and working to make their homes warmer. Fuel poverty campaigners Energy Action Scotland presented the awards at their annual conference in Glasgow.

A planning application to build short-term let apartments on derelict land in Dunfermline city centre has been lodged with Fife Council.

Scotland’s landlords have the right to make a “return” on their investment, housing minister Paul McLennan has confirmed.  The minister outlined his position during a question-and-answer session at Scottish Letting Day, the annual conference of the Scottish Association of Land

The Scottish Government has been accused of presiding over “disgraceful” waits in temporary housing after figures revealed people are waiting years for a permanent home.

Scotland’s Build to Rent market is “stuck in the pipeline” with an estimated 14,000 new homes held up in the pre-planning or planning stage and at increased risk of not being delivered, property firm Rettie has revealed. In its latest report on the sector, Dr John Boyle, direc

A planning application has been formally submitted on behalf of West of Scotland Housing Association and Connect Modular for the construction of 33 new affordable homes on Allander Street in Cowlairs.

Local people in Castlemilk are doing their bit for the circular economy by upcycling old fabric and furniture. The Sew Fabulous group teaches local people new skills in how to turn old fabric, that would otherwise end up in landfill, into items like Bags for Life; purses; draft excluders; soft home

Secure Trust Bank (STB) Real Estate Finance has provided Edmond de Rothschild Real Estate Investment Management (REIM) with a £13.7 million loan to regenerate Stead’s Place into a build-to-rent development in Edinburgh. Located near the foot of Leith Walk, Stead’s Place is a collec

Council house tenants in North Ayrshire are being urged to have their say on proposed rent levels for next year.