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Concerns have been raised about how people in Scotland could be impacted by plans announced by Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Liz Kendall to cut £5 billion of UK government spending on welfare by the end of the decade. The measures, which the government argues are needed to “fi

The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) is today launching a refreshed brand and website to better serve its members as the organisation celebrates its 50th anniversary.

The regeneration of Summerhill has taken a step forward with a planning application lodged with Dumfries and Galloway Council.

A trio of developments from The JR Group have made it to the shortlist of this year’s Homes for Scotland Awards. The building and construction firm has been shortlisted across two categories – both Affordable Development of the Year (medium) and Affordable Development of the Year (small)

The development of 75 affordable, ‘net zero ready’ homes at Granton Station View, led by the City of Edinburgh Council, has reached its final phase now that rigorous testing is underway to validate performance standards.

Esteemed architect and Under One Roof co-founder John Gilbert launched his new book, ‘The Tenement Revealed: History, Design and Construction’, at a special event at Historic Environment Scotland’s Engine Shed in Stirling last week.

Social housing residents in Scotland will be given greater protection against issues of disrepair in their homes such as damp and mould through the introduction of Awaab’s Law. Awaab’s Law is named after two-year-old Awaab Ishak who died in 2020 after being exposed to mould in his home i

A school bank programme which aims to help schoolchildren, and their families, gain valuable savings habits and financial skills has launched in North Glasgow. In partnership with ng homes, Pollok Credit Union (PCU) is working with staff and students from two local schools, Saracen Primary School an

A visit took place to the newly completed housing development on Kennedy Drive in Kilmarnock recently. The homes were built by the East Ayrshire Council and its strategic developer, CCG (Scotland), on the site of the former Silverwood Primary School and were specially designed to meet a range of nee

Midlothian Council is offering grants to its tenants in the area who want to downsize. The council has stressed that it needs to increase the availability of larger properties for families. With this in mind, it will be reaching out to older tenants living in 4-bedroom properties to chat about the o

Propertymark has launched a new training centre designed to provide tailored support for individuals at all stages of their property careers. Offering specialist courses, the Propertymark Academy equips agents with industry knowledge, professional development opportunities, and qualifications t

A new programme is being launched to attract more people into the planning profession and build their skills.  

Celebrating the UK’s most outstanding high-performance, low-carbon buildings, products, and initiatives, the new Exemplar Sustainable Buildings Awards are now open and free to enter. Developed to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Sustainable Development Foundation (SDF), the awards are del

More than 80 families have moved into one of Scotland’s largest new affordable housing developments since the start of the year – with tenants describing homes as “amazing”.   Wheatley Homes East has handed over 83 properties to tenants in Edinburgh, many of whom had pre

People struggling with Council Tax arrears will have access to enhanced advice through the expansion of a Citizens Advice Scotland project.