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Taylor Wimpey East Scotland's delivery of the new Whitefields neighbourhood in Dunfermline took an essential step forward this week after Fife Council approved its Approval of Matters Specified in Conditions (AMSC) for a programme of infrastructure works that will include roads, sewers, SUDS, and l

The housing secretary for Wales has published a White Paper on Adequate Housing, Fair Rents and Affordability for consultation.

A series of major policy documents aimed at protecting and enhancing public housing in Dundee are set to be discussed by councillors.

A membership survey conducted by the Association of Scotland’s Self-Caterers (ASSC) has found that the Scottish Government’s short-term let (STL) regulations are causing a mental health crisis among small business owners.

CIH Scotland has raised "significant concerns" over the potential costs of introducing a Scottish equivalent to Passivhaus standard for all new build homes and the negative impact it could have on new housing delivery.

Rettie has hired Daniel Cohen as an associate director from Nicol Estate Agents, as the property firm looks to further strengthen its leadership team in the Southside of Glasgow. Mr Cohen will be based at Rettie’s Newton Mearns office, working closely with area director Kay Blair who joined fr

Nationwide Building Society has increased its interest-free green loan offering from £15,000 to £20,000 to encourage homeowners to make energy-efficient improvements. The 0% Green Additional Borrowing products, available to existing Nationwide mortgage customers, need to be spent on impr

A "bold" plan for sustainable development in the capital has passed another milestone after it was agreed by the City of Edinburgh Council's planning committee.

The UK Government has pledged to bring forward a new consumer code for housebuilders and a New Homes Ombudsman service to ensure homeowners can challenge developers for quality issues. 

The Scottish Law Commission has published a discussion paper reviewing the civil remedies available for domestic abuse in Scotland and seeks views on a proposed delict of domestic abuse. Sixty-one per cent of the incidents of domestic abuse recorded in 2022 to 2023 did not involve criminal conduct.

The Family Law team at Scullion LAW has celebrated its ongoing partnership with Home-Start Glasgow North and North Lanarkshire (HSGNNL), highlighting the continuous support and donations aimed at aiding families in need. Scullion LAW welcomed representatives from Home-Start GNNL to its Hamilton offi

Govan Law Centre (GLC) has announced a partnership with Threehills Community Supermarket and Café in Greater Pollok, Glasgow.  GLC’s free money, debt and legal advice surgery will be based at Threehills Community Supermarket every Wednesday from 10am to 4pm, beginning on Wednesday

Plans to turn former council offices beside Arbroath Library into residential flats have been granted planning permission. Lodged by local applicant Mayara Agnes, the proposal will see Dewar House on Hill Terrace to be converted into 19 apartments which will vary from small bedsits to larger three-b

The Highland Council is undertaking a retrofit project in Caol for Swedish Timber properties which aims to enhance the energy efficiency of homes, reduce carbon emissions and reduce energy demand and costs.

Senior members of The Highland Council made six commitments to address the region's housing challenge at a Summit in Aviemore yesterday. The council declared a Housing Challenge in November 2023 and followed that up in June this year with a number of strategic objectives being agreed to help tackle