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Fife Council has been fined £100,000 for safety breaches following the death of a vulnerable man who choked to death on a sandwich unsuitable for his prescribed diet. In its role to support the care of those who live in supported living accommodation, Fife Council was responsible for the safe

A care development company is celebrating a double planning award this April after it secured approval for two sites in Glasgow and West Lothian. Morrison Community Care (CCG) Holdco is a joint venture company comprising Morrison Community Care Group (MCCG) and the CCG (Scotland) construction and ma

Springfield Properties is to appeal the Highland Council’s decision to reject plans for 47 new homes at its Drumnadrochit development, citing increased demand for new homes in the area. The housebuilder said its mailing list for buyers interested in the site has risen to almost 500,

Invitations to a major seminar in Dundee that will bring together leading professionals in housing and related sectors across the city and beyond are set to light up inboxes over the next few days. The invitation-only forum later this year will examine and discuss critical issues facing the city inc

A green-fingered Dumbarton woman has transformed communal garden beds thanks to a donation of £50 from Loretto Housing Association. Pensioner Mary Marshall, of Methlan Park, used the donation to buy more than 40 plants to put into a raised garden area.

Edinburgh-based estate agent Simpson & Marwick has completed the first phase of its East Lothian expansion plan with the appointment of Charlotte Murray as senior property consultant. Ms Murray brings a wealth of experience to the role, with a proven track record of success in the region.

The Scottish property industry has highlighted the critical need for clarity from the Scottish Government to support investment in Scotland’s built environment. Scottish Property Federation members and stakeholders gathered in Glasgow yesterday for the SPF Annual Conference to discuss key issu

Alex Lamb has been appointed interim managing director at Wheatley Homes South in Dumfries & Galloway. Wheatley Homes South, part of Wheatley Group, has around 10,400 homes for social rent across the region.

A toolkit for people working with families with infants at risk of food insecurity is promoting cash first responses to allow them to safely, responsively and appropriately feed their babies and helping towards reducing the need for food banks. Social justice secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville and pu

The Scottish Law Commission has published its Discussion Paper consulting on reform of the law of the tenement. A tenement is any building made up of at least two flats divided from each other horizontally and intended to be in separate ownership. Modern apartment buildings, high flats and converted

Housebuilder Taylor Wimpey has reported a strong start to the spring selling season.

Plans for a nine-storey block of student flats on Aberdeen’s Union Street have been approved by Aberdeen City Council.

Highlands & Islands MSP Edward Mountain has visited the site of a new care home in Inverness as the countdown to its opening begins. Parklands Care Homes is investing £11 million on a new flagship care home at Milton of Leys on the outskirts of the Highland capital.

Council tenants in Aberdeen are being encouraged to share their views on the current housing system. The Tenant Satisfaction Survey is open for all Aberdeen City Council tenants to take part in to help identify areas within the housing service for improvement.

Queens Cross Housing has welcomed two new directors to the association. Phil Daws and Heather Anderson have joined as director of property, placemaking and regeneration and director of neighbourhood services respectively.