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"Technically heat networks aren't really difficult. It is just large-scale plumbing. The heat's already there, we're just moving it.” With the Scottish Government’s New Build Heat Standard now in force, the installation of ‘direct emission’ systems for heating for new build h

Propertymark has called for the UK Government to bring parity between the social and private rented sectors in England regarding qualification requirements to work in either sector.

From flower power and music in care homes to sports and support for people with additional needs, the Community Grants Scheme is making a difference across East Dunbartonshire. The latest round of funding is open for applications until 26 April 2024.

Tollcross Housing Association will make 2024 a year to remember as it prepares to mark its 50th anniversary.

Barratt Developments Scotland has helped launch a new mortgage scheme in conjunction with Own New which offers lower rates for new home purchases.

Falkirk Integration Joint Board has appointed Gail Woodcock as its new chief officer for Falkirk Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP). Gail takes up the position having led work to integrate and further develop local services as the Partnership's Head of Integration since the summer of 2021.

The TPAS Scotland National Good Practice Awards are back again for 2024, and this year there are five brand new categories. The awards, which run annually, recognise outstanding achievements by organisations, groups and individuals across community groups and the social housing sector in Scotland. T

Elderpark Housing is to deliver 43 new homes in a multi-million-pound housing boost for the Govan community.

Even if the current pace of falling new build slows and flattens out, the Scottish Government may only achieve 55% or less of its target of providing 77,000 new socially rented homes in the current 10-year programme, according to the Glasgow and West of Scotland Forum of Housing Associations (GWSF).

Environmental charity Changeworks has appointed two new positions that will be integral to the organisation’s drive to decarbonise Scotland’s homes. Ian Cochran will join the organisation as head of consultancy, and Jill Craig as head of building contracts. Both will start in their posit

A Highland landowner has pledged to build “much needed” homes to help tackle depopulation if a controversial golf course is allowed to go ahead. Edward Abel Smith said he intends to create 30 new homes near the site of the proposed Coul Links course in Sutherland.

Fife Council has become the first local authority in Scotland to approve an Evidence Report, the first stage in preparing a new style Local Development Plan for the Kingdom.

New drone footage, shot by contractor GRAHAM, shows the progress made on the regeneration of Drum Property Group’s Candleriggs Square in Glasgow’s Merchant City district.

Organisations across Scotland, including community, cultural and education groups, will be able to bid for support from a fund aimed at engaging people in tackling the climate emergency. The £250,000 Climate Engagement Fund will support activities such as climate festivals, skills workshops, a

Housebuilder Dandara has officially begun construction at The Pines, its new development of homes in Wallyford, East Lothian. Located on Futures Drive, the range of 87 two, three, four and five-bedroom homes will be situated on former farmland, just a 10-minute car ride to the coast. The properties