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Wellhouse Housing Association has been awarded We Invest in People Gold at its recent accreditation visit.

Christine Jardine, MP for Edinburgh West, visited David Wilson Homes’ West Craigs Quarter development on Friday 28 November to celebrate award-winning project manager Ewan MacLean, and to discuss the wider benefits of the development for the local community and economy. The visit comes as Ewan

Tenant satisfaction continues to rise across the UK, supported by improved engagement approaches and stronger service delivery, according to Housemark’s Monthly Pulse data for September.

Fife Council is running two important consultations over the next eight weeks - one to gather views from all residents about their priorities for local services, and another specifically for council housing tenants about their rent options.

New planning application statistics have shown a worrying 11% decrease in the number of local housing applications, highlighting the challenging operational environment of Scotland’s SME home builders, Homes for Scotland (HFS) has warned. According to the statistics, the number of local develo

WISH Scotland, the networking community dedicated to women working in the housing sector in Scotland, has announced the appointment of four new board members, reinforcing its commitment to empowering women and driving positive change across the sector. The announcement comes as WISH Scotland marked

Scotland’s social housing sector and end of life charities have launched a groundbreaking practice note to help social landlords provide compassionate and practical support to tenants affected by terminal illness and bereavement.

Trust has appointed Jackie McIntosh as its next chief executive following a highly competitive recruitment process. Jackie will officially assume the role at the end of March, succeeding current chief executive Rhona McLeod, who will retire at the end of the financial year.

Housebuilder Robertson Homes has begun construction of 71 new homes in Winchburgh, West Lothian, after completing the acquisition of a nine-acre site.

Research by property firm Rettie has revealed a rising tide of house prices in Scotland’s coastal towns, with almost half of the country’s Top 20 most expensive areas to be found in coastal communities. The East Coast dominates, with Fife and East Lothian home to 9 of the top 10 coastal

Lovell Partnerships has broken ground on 69 new energy-efficient homes for social rent in Winchburgh for Wheatley Homes East, with all homes scheduled for completion by summer 2027.

Perth & Kinross Council’s Budget Consultation for 2026/2027 is now live, and people are being encouraged to have their say on how the council can best spend its resources. As part of last year’s budget discussions, elected members agreed a provisional budget for 2026/2027 which prior

Persimmon Homes North Scotland has secured planning approval from Aberdeen City Council to transform the former Aberdeen Exhibition Centre site into a vibrant new community, delivering 332 much-needed homes alongside significant investment in local infrastructure, employment, and community faciliti

Fife Council’s Cabinet Committee has agreed plans to review the current housing allocations system. A new framework is being developed that will focus on prioritising those with the greatest need while improving access to housing advice and options. It will also allow more flexibility at a loc

Three of Motherwell’s tallest and most recognisable residential towers - Draffen, Allan, and Coursington towers - have been demolished in a carefully planned blowdown, ending more than 50 years of housing history in the town.