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Fife Council is progressing plans for 12 new council houses in Milesmark, Dunfermline. The council’s cabinet committee has authorised a contract with Dundas Estates and Development Co Ltd to deliver the much-needed new council houses.

Short-term let (STL) operators in Edinburgh will now be able to apply for planning permission before their licences are determined following a successful legal challenge.

East Renfrewshire Council has become the 12th local authority in Scotland to declare a housing emergency.

Four housing associations based in and around Aberdeen have urged elected officials to make them part of conversations around the city's newly declared housing emergency.

Housebuilder McTaggart Construction has started work on a development to provide much needed affordable housing in Kirkintilloch.

John Swinney has paid a visit to Capability Scotland’s bespoke care facility to discuss opportunities for further government support for vital disability services. During his visit, the first minister met several residents who benefit from the tailored services offered at the charity

The City of Edinburgh Council is looking for views on the local housing strategy which will set out the vision for all types of homes and housing-related services in the city for the next five years and beyond.

Bridgewater Housing Association hosted a successful Annual General Meeting (AGM) on September 11 gathering members and guests at its offices in India of Inchinnan. Despite the challenging economic climate, the Association reported a productive year marked by continued commitment to providing quality

The Conveyancing Information Executive (CIE) has announced the membership of Millar & Bryce as an associate member. The CIE provides a rigorous and transparent approach to property search governance standards, with data integrity, accuracy and transparency underpinning values in the overall prov

The challenges some British Sign Language (BSL) users experience in trying to access housing and homelessness services have been outlined in a new report from the Scottish Housing Regulator (SHR).

A planning application for a mixed-use development on a former car dealership site in Glasgow is set to be revised to substitute a residential block for student accommodation.

Brian Gannon, chief executive officer of West of Scotland Housing Association (WSHA), has announced his plans to retire in Spring 2025. Brian was appointed to the role of CEO in 2019, with a key aim of his leadership being the building of a strong, values-based, continuous improvement and customer-f

Fife Council is to invest almost £390 million in council housing over the next three years.

Housebuilder Robertson Homes has completed the acquisition of a new 2.9-acre development site at Shawfair in Dalkeith, its third new site purchase in the east of Scotland in the past two months.

Stirling Council has appointed Cllr Margaret Brisley as its new council leader following a vote at a special meeting yesterday. Cllr Brisley steps up from depute leader to take over the role from Cllr Chris Kane, who has stepped down after his election as an MP in the recent UK General Election.