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A development of 44 new homes in the heart of Aberdeenshire has reached the construction stage. Drumrossie Homes has commenced work on the first phase of its Rothney West development in Insch, 27 miles from Aberdeen.

Maxi Construction has been awarded a £1.3 million contract from Glasgow Caledonian University for refurbishment works at its city-centre student accommodation site, Caledonian Court.

Cala Homes will include measures across all new developments to support and protect Britain’s rapidly declining wildlife. The housebuilder's new Urban Wildlife Strategy will introduce an estimated 15,000 wildlife-friendly measures across the UK each year to help species such as birds, bat

Livingston-based housing developer Dundas has announced it has implemented a seven-day working week to provide round-the-clock service to clients, particularly first-time homebuyers.

Barratt Developments has said it anticipates a 15% drop in profits this year amid a sharp decline in demand for homes, particularly from first-time buyers. In a trading statement, the homebuilder said adjusted profit before tax is "anticipated to be in line with current market expectations", which i

Fire safety businesses across Scotland are being offered the chance to bid for potential work worth up to £20 million to support a wide range of public bodies.

Scottish housebuilder Springfield Properties has confirmed the appointment of Iain Logan as the company's chief financial officer. He has been serving as interim CFO since March 2023, bringing experience from his previous roles as finance director and group financial controller within the company.

In an initiative focused on mental health and well-being, the Wheatley Care High Riggs Contact Point in Edinburgh recently introduced two therapy dogs, Diesel and Radar, to its service users. The initiative, part of a broader strategy to combat loneliness, foster self-confidence and promote self-wor

The former Dundee College, a long-abandoned site, is set for a significant transformation after Scodd Ltd unveiled plans to convert the building into student accommodation comprising 409 studio rooms.

A £9 million affordable housing development in the heart of Govan is making significant strides towards its projected completion in spring 2024. The project, helmed by CCG Scotland on behalf of Trust Housing Association, is set to deliver 46 one and two-bedroom amenity flats catering to reside

North Lanarkshire Council has announced a significant investment in green technology, committing £10 million in this fiscal year to enhance energy efficiency measures across local residences. The council's housing and property division aims to install PVC window upgrades, external wall insulat

Scotland's Housing Minister, Paul McLennan, has attended an event to celebrate the return of tenants to the rejuvenated Hillcrest development in Ellengowan yesterday. The £13.6 million refurbishment, undertaken by Campion Homes for Hillcrest, replaced 128 old terraced homes with modern, energy

Following a decrease in housing demand and supply in June, Scottish house prices are forecasted to remain largely stable over the next quarter, according to the recent Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Residential Market Survey. The survey, which collates the views of property experts,

Homelessness among families in Perth and Kinross saw a rise of 32% in 2022/23 from the previous year, and 70% when compared with the 2020/21 data, as revealed by the council's Communities Annual Performance Report 2022/23. Despite this increase, these figures remain below pre-pandemic levels, accord

The Scottish Government and the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA) have closed a consultation that could have significant implications for second and long-term empty homes in Scotland.