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Angus Council has now published its Local Housing Strategy 2023-28.

Avant Homes Scotland has submitted plans to deliver a £51 million development comprising 230 new build residential properties in the village of Netherburn, South Lanarkshire.

Ahead of International Women's Day (8 March), Cruden director Hazel Davies discusses progress made in the sector and some of the strengths of women at work. In the lead-up to International Women's Day, it’s a good time to step back and reflect on the positive changes sweeping through trad

The days are getting lighter, the days a bit warmer. Thinking of getting your bicycle back out of the road after the winter? Or perhaps you're looking for a little bit of care for your bicycle after the winter?

J3 Advisory's recent focus on the Scottish development market hints at a deliberate move toward expansion or investment in the region. This strategic decision appears to be motivated by several factors, including promising market prospects, favourable economic conditions, and specific project opport

West Highland Housing Association (WHHA), which delivers affordable quality housing across northwest Argyll, is working with MacLeod Construction Ltd on the development of 16 new homes at Port Charlotte on Islay. Present at the sod cutting for the development were Gregor Cameron, director of Macdona

Avoidable social harms such as living in mouldy or damp homes are resulting in a rise in the number of patients visiting doctors with health issues, a survey of physicians has revealed.

Barratt and David Wilson Homes and Trustees of The Catchelraw Trust have proposed to build hundreds of new homes in Edinburgh.

Engineering specialist Akela Ground Engineering, part of Akela Group, has launched an innovative precast concrete beam system which it said could dramatically speed up the delivery of new homes.

North Lanarkshire Council is continuing electrical safety testing in its council homes and sending appointment letters to tenants now due their five yearly safety checks.

Energy regulator Ofgem has ordered electricity generator Dorenell Windfarm Limited (DWL) to make a payment of £5.53 million following a breach of energy market rules. Following a period of engagement with Ofgem, DWL, who generate electricity in Northern Scotland, will pay £5.53m into Of

Clackmannanshire Council has unanimously agreed spending on services for this year and have placed the needs of residents, communities and businesses at the heart of decision making. At a special meeting of the council last week, a revenue budget of £161.5 million which will be spent on s

Council tax in Dundee for the 2024/25 financial year will remain the same as in 2023/24 after Dundee City Councillors approved proposals. Council tax provides around 16% of the council’s income.

Dignitaries from across Ayrshire recently attended a homecoming celebration at Green Home Systems’ Irvine base to celebrate its ‘Planet Saver – Green Business of the Year’ award. The energy efficiency specialist scooped the prestigious British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) Award

Young people have been urged to pursue apprenticeships in housing as the sector looks to put recruitment at the heart of its response to the challenge of Scotland’s housing crisis. As Scottish Apprenticeships Week gets underway, the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) and CIH Sc