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Housebuilder Avant Homes has completed its first private rented sector (PRS) transaction in Scotland after agreeing a £10.8 million deal with Thriving Investments, marking a further acquisition for the New Avenue Living fund.

Moray Council is consulting on updated housing policies covering estate management, pets and home alterations.

North-east businesses are set to share more than £32 million of construction work under plans for a new housing development in Aberdeenshire.

Cullross has submitted a major planning application to the City of Edinburgh Council to deliver 212 new homes at Western Harbour. 

Share has announced the first keynote speakers for their 2026 Inspiring Leadership Conference, with Lee Eldridge, Lisa Marshall and James Fleming confirmed for this year's programme. Taking place on Wednesday 19th August, the conference will bring together housing professionals from across Scotland

Fife Council's Planning, Climate & Sustainability Service has achieved national recognition at the Royal Town Planning Institute Scotland's national planning awards this week.

Audrey Flannagan, vice chair of Govanhill Housing Association’s management committee, has been awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) in the King’s Birthday Honours 2026 for outstanding service to the community.  The honour recognises Audrey’s long‑standing commitment to imp

Shelter Scotland has published findings from an independent anti-racist review of its services in Glasgow. Most participants reported positive experiences, with 92% saying they were satisfied or very satisfied with their experiences with the charity. Key themes outlined in the review were the suppor

Moray Council is to pilot a new approach to allocating homes in rural areas in a bid to better support local employment, essential services and the long-term sustainability of remote communities.

The winners of the 2026 Scottish Home Awards, sponsored by Ross + Liddell, were revealed on Thursday evening as more than 580 guests from across Scotland’s homebuilding and housing sectors gathered at the Doubletree by Hilton Glasgow Central for the prestigious awards ceremony. 

Sidey has become the first window and door contractor to join the Tenant Participation Advisory Service (TPAS).

Places for People has launched a near £300 million national framework renewal hunt for groundworks specialists across England and Scotland for the next four years.

Sidey has secured contracts worth £50 million as part of Falkirk Council’s Phase 2 Window and Door Replacement Programme, strengthening its long-standing partnership with the local authority following the successful completion of Phase 1.

The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) has appointed Karen McGregor as its new director of operations and membership. Karen brings substantial experience, having previously worked at the National Lottery Community Fund, supporting community groups to access vital funding. Then holdin

Plans for a major new community delivering up to 2,800 energy-efficient homes on the west side of Livingston have been unanimously approved by West Lothian Council.