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Community Land Scotland has today published a paper by renowned academic, writer and land reformer Alastair McIntosh which gives a fascinating perspective on natural and private capital. Given the quick emergence of the ‘green finance’ issue, ‘The Cheviot, the Stag and the Bla

Property management firm Lomond has expanded its footprint in Scotland with the acquisition of Purplebricks' entire Scottish rental portfolio for an undisclosed sum. All properties under the deal will transition seamlessly to Lomond's primary Scottish subsidiaries – DJ Alexander, which op

A new digital hub in West Lothian showcasing housing technology of the future won Bield stakeholder approval after its official launch last week. Following a tenant sneak-peek in March, Bield Housing and Care has officially opened the Bield Tech Hub in Linlithgow, having secured £75k of fundin

Plans have been revealed to deliver a residential-led development at Straiton North in Midlothian.

The representative body for the Scottish home building sector is calling for a rethink across government and wider society on how to address the spiralling housing crisis. Launching its new five-year strategy ‘Home building as a force for good’ today and in the context of a 110,000 homes

Buchanan Galleries owner, Landsec, has launched a new partnership with local charity PEEK to support young people in the city to acquire the skills and confidence to help them progress into employment, training, or education.

Wheatley Group has helped tenants across Scotland claim back more than £13 million in welfare benefits in the past 12 months. The group’s 24 welfare benefits advisors assisted 7,386 tenants of Wheatley Homes Glasgow, Wheatley Homes East, Wheatley Homes South and Loretto Housing claim ove

Perth and Kinross Duke of Edinburgh Award Association, based at Megginch Castle in Errol, has received a £5,000 donation from Persimmon North Scotland.

An Edinburgh care home, Cramond Residence, has ensured the wellbeing of its elderly residents by organising visits from a local GP twice weekly. The initiative has ensured that residents at Cramond Residence have access to healthcare on a private basis to help them with accessibility and to prevent

A new digital hub in West Lothian showcasing housing technology of the future won Bield stakeholder approval after its official launch last week. Following a tenant sneak-peek in March, Bield Housing and Care has officially opened the Bield Tech Hub in Linlithgow, having secured £75,000 of fun

North Ayrshire Council is holding a consultation event to allow local people to view and comment on the revised draft plans for 189 new council houses planned at Montgomerie Park, Irvine.

Link Group has completed the first phase of its newest affordable housing development in Inverclyde.

The planned delivery of 49 new council houses including supported housing for young people been approved by West Lothian Council.

Homelessness charity Shelter Scotland has launched a new project which will demonstrate the positive impact of new social homes developed in partnership with the Housing Associations’ Charitable Trust (HACT). It has been supported by an expert advisory group, and has had input from 14 register

Councillor Jim McMahon has performed the official opening of East Ayrshire Council’s new assisted living housing development – Quarry Knowe Court in Auchinleck, unveiling a plaque to mark the special occasion.