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A major new report published by the National Retrofit Hub calls for urgent government action to tackle one of the biggest barriers to scaling home retrofit in the UK: a shortage of skilled people.

Scottish Greenhouse gas emissions dropped by 1.9% in 2023, according to new figures released yesterday. In 2023, Scottish net emissions of the basket of seven greenhouse gases were estimated to be 39.6 million tonnes carbon dioxide equivalent (MtCO2e). Emissions reduced by 0.8 MtCO2e compared to 202

Around three quarters of Scots believe the housing system is unfairly stacked against young people, as a new poll revealed mass public support for building more social homes. The research from the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) and YouGov found that 74% of Scots believed the hous

Consumer Scotland has called for urgent, coordinated action across governments, regulators, local authorities, and industry to safeguard consumers during the shift to greener home heating.

First Minister John Swinney will use his address to the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) Annual Conference today to call on the UK Government to do more to support Scotland’s housing sector in the forthcoming UK Spending Review. Speaking to delegates from across the housing a

A masterplan aimed at delivering Dumfries and Galloway’s largest ever regeneration project was approved last week by the local authority’s Economy and Infrastructure Committee.

Elderpark Housing served up a winner in the form of support for young footballers at a popular community football tournament.

A new report by the Scottish Government’s Housing Investment Taskforce has laid out an ambitious roadmap to boost confidence and unlock greater investment across Scotland’s housing sector.

Demolition of the first block of flats within the run down Clune Park estate in Port Glasgow has begun.

Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, believes the Housing (Scotland) Bill is a step in the right direction for renters with pets. However, the charity is urging the Scottish Government to go further to ensure people with dogs are properly supported in the rental market. 

With an estimated need for around 700 new planners over the next 10-15 years, sector body Homes for Scotland (HFS) secured five new 'Future Planners' bursaries totalling £25,000 to help attract talent from a variety of disciplines into this vital profession by assisting with course fees and li

The City of Edinburgh Council has negotiated the purchase of 78 homes in Colinton, ending the threat of eviction for many households. In July 2022, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) declared its Dreghorn properties as ‘surplus to requirement’ and informed the Scottish Government of its plans

Social housing developments are to be made exempt from a new build levy that aims to unlock additional funding to fix building safety issues, newly published legislation has revealed.

Glasgow City Council is "minded to grant" a new purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) development in Glasgow city centre. The £60 million scheme, by student accommodation developer and operator Valeo Management Europe, will be delivered under the LIV Student brand, providing 531 student b

Building and construction firm The JR Group has commenced site investigations to support its vision of creating an exceptional collection of homes in the sought-after Causewayhead area of Stirling.