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Argyll and Bute Council has approved plans for a housing and retail development at Craignure on the Isle of Mull.

A developer has submitted an application regarding its plans to deliver student accommodation in Glasgow city centre. Working with architect TP Bennett, Dominus aims to bring life to the junction of Old Wynd Street and Osborne Street.

Global real estate advisor CBRE has predicted a modest 0.8% decrease in house prices in Scotland for 2024, slightly below the UK average of 0.9%. However, a positive outlook emerges as CBRE foresees a rebound in 2025 with a 4.2% rise to £187,589, and a further 5% increase in 2026, reachin

The Scottish Housing News Charity Spotlight feature will highlight the vital work of charities across Scotland each Friday. To include your local charity, whether housing-related or not, send your story and images to us at newsdesk@scottishnews.com.

A vacant school in Inverurie will be demolished by early 2024, with housing suggested as a use for the site, the local authority has confirmed. The St Andrews School building in the town centre has been earmarked for demolition, with Aberdeenshire Council now looking to hire a contractor. A loc

Shepherd Chartered Surveyors has expressed a positive outlook for the North of Scotland's housing market in 2024. While the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) residential market survey saw both lower demand and supply in the Scottish property market, resulting in a fall in the nu

Eight outstanding projects that demonstrate innovative and transformative approaches to housing, from community-driven solutions to climate change adaptation, have been recognised at the 2024 World Habitat Awards.

With UK foodbanks facing soaring demand for their services over the festive period, property development company S Harrison is doing its bit to help those facing hardship and donated a wide range of kitchen staples to charities in Scotland. The company’s donations, which range from tinned meat

A historic former school and hospital building in Garnethill will be restored as part of an ambitious plan to create 21 new homes in Glasgow city centre.

Figures from across the housing sector have paid tribute to housing veteran Julia Fitzpatrick who passed away last month. Julia passed away on December 29th after being diagnosed with bowel cancer.

Six-in-10 tenement owners in Scotland have considered switching factors but were put off because they believed the process was too difficult, according to a new survey. Property management company Taylor and Martin, which commissioned the research, has now launched a campaign to make it easier

Campion Homes has posted pre-tax losses of £864,071 after sales fell by more than £12 million last year. Accounts show turnover for the Fife-based housebuilder fell from £48.5m in 2022 to £36.3m for the year to June 2023.

Moray Council has approved a planning policy that aims to protect the countryside around the region's main towns from development.

West Dunbartonshire Council has agreed to a 100 per cent increase in council tax on second homes which will help generate revenue.

New homes warranty and insurance provider NHBC has released its Technical Standards for 2024.