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Communities across Scotland, including groups in the Hebrides, Shetland and Arran, are to benefit from a share of £1.5 million in Scottish Government funding aimed at supporting community renewable energy generation projects.

Scotland's coastal towns are dominating the property market, with 13 of the top 20 residential areas by average house price located on the coast, according to research by Rettie. Fife and East Lothian are home to nine of the top 10 coastal towns by house price, with Kilcreggan in Argyll and Bute the

Argyll, Lomond and the Islands Energy Agency (ALIenergy) has signed an agreement with renewable energy developer Galileo that will pursue opportunities to give local communities the chance to take a financial stake in Corr Chnoc Wind Farm. The proposed 12-turbine scheme is located on land at Dunach

Moray Council is surveying its housing tenants on proposed changes to its grass cutting scheme.

Fife Council is progressing plans for 12 new council houses in Milesmark, Dunfermline. The council’s cabinet committee has authorised a contract with Dundas Estates and Development Co Ltd to deliver the much-needed new council houses.

Short-term let (STL) operators in Edinburgh will now be able to apply for planning permission before their licences are determined following a successful legal challenge.

East Renfrewshire Council has become the 12th local authority in Scotland to declare a housing emergency.

Four housing associations based in and around Aberdeen have urged elected officials to make them part of conversations around the city's newly declared housing emergency.

Housebuilder McTaggart Construction has started work on a development to provide much needed affordable housing in Kirkintilloch.

John Swinney has paid a visit to Capability Scotland’s bespoke care facility to discuss opportunities for further government support for vital disability services. During his visit, the first minister met several residents who benefit from the tailored services offered at the charity

The City of Edinburgh Council is looking for views on the local housing strategy which will set out the vision for all types of homes and housing-related services in the city for the next five years and beyond.

Bridgewater Housing Association hosted a successful Annual General Meeting (AGM) on September 11 gathering members and guests at its offices in India of Inchinnan. Despite the challenging economic climate, the Association reported a productive year marked by continued commitment to providing quality

The Conveyancing Information Executive (CIE) has announced the membership of Millar & Bryce as an associate member. The CIE provides a rigorous and transparent approach to property search governance standards, with data integrity, accuracy and transparency underpinning values in the overall prov

The challenges some British Sign Language (BSL) users experience in trying to access housing and homelessness services have been outlined in a new report from the Scottish Housing Regulator (SHR).

A planning application for a mixed-use development on a former car dealership site in Glasgow is set to be revised to substitute a residential block for student accommodation.