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The Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) said it is deeply sadden by the death of Steve Benson who passed away on Sunday 14 April, after losing his resolutely tenacious battle with cancer. Steve’s passing is a great loss for the housing sector. A well-known figure, Steve provided over 50 years

A recent report has revealed the substantial impact of Scotland's public sector procurement expenditure, contributing over £13 billion to the nation's economic activity and bolstering its GDP by £7.5bn during the fiscal year 2021-22. The fifth annual report on procurement activity in Sco

A council tax freeze will be delivered in all of Scotland’s local authorities after Argyll & Bute became the final council to accept Scottish Government funding to keep rates at last year’s levels.

Private investment firm RoundShield and real estate company Ambassador Group have secured a £21 million funding line to facilitate the construction of over 70 new homes at the historic Bangour Village Estate site in West Lothian. The milestone announcement also includes news of a partial land

A project to purchase and convert a manse in Rousay into three separate housing units has been awarded a grant from the Scottish Land Fund (SLF). The Rousay, Egilsay and Wyre Development Trust has been awarded £262,188 to purchase the manse from the Church of Scotland.

Scottish Borders Housing Association (SBHA) has joined forces with Cruden Homes to bring 70 new affordable homes to the former site of Howdenburn Primary School in Jedburgh, the largest new project that the association has carried out to date.

Glasgow's bid to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games could accelerate major housing developments and spearhead regeneration in the area, according to city MSP Paul Sweeney. The sporting tournament was due to be held in Victoria but the Australian state pulled out last year over rising costs.

Up to ten developers have said they will stop building homes in Scotland due to its “anti-landlord legislation”, according to reports. Jonathon Ivory, chief investment officer at the developer Packaged Living, has told The Times that his company would not invest any money

Property, land and investment company Mac Mic Group has donated £15,000 to five charities. The charities work tirelessly to address homelessness and support those struggling with the cost-of-living crisis in Scotland and England.

A Park Homes Warm Home Discount scheme by Charis closed at the end of March 2024 having distributed £2.3 million of support to over 5,000 park home households. This year the scheme was funded by E.On Next and OVO and in addition to the £150 Warm Home Discount payments, Heat the Home bund

Concerns are mounting that Edinburgh will not be able to accommodate performers and visitors to its world-leading Festivals this summer due to the impact of short-term let regulations.

The empty Northern Hotel in Aberdeen could be given a new lease of life as student accommodation under new plans submitted to the local authority. The Art Deco landmark at the junction of Great Northern Road and Clifton Road dates back decades but closed its doors back in 2022 amid "crippling e

Volunteers from MAST Architects gave up their time for a charity which provides lifeline support for Wheatley Group tenants.

The Open Market Purchase Scheme (OMPS) in North Lanarkshire has made significant strides in bolstering housing supply, with a focus on improving stock conditions and addressing housing needs.

A sponsored Fun Dook at Spittal Beach, Berwick-upon-Tweed has raised an impressive £4,397 on behalf of two of Scottish Borders Council’s learning disability support services.