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A second drop-in event for Dufftown’s Hillside Farm Housing Masterplan will showcase progress on the design and site layout concept. A successful exhibition in August 2023 introduced the project to locals, a phase of the Housing Mix Delivery project which is being funded by the Scottish Govern

Wide gaps in quality of life between different groups in Scottish society have been revealed in new research from Carnegie UK and Ipsos. Disabled people, people on lower incomes, those living in social housing or private rented accommodation, and younger people have lower levels of wellbeing accordi

Linthouse Housing Association has unveiled plans to transform a former Glasgow pub into two homes for residents with disabilities. Glasgow City Council has opened the door for the Vital Spark on Govan Road, which was previously Fairfield Bar, to be renovated.

East Kilbride Housing Association (EKHA) has been named 'UK Employer of the Year' at the annual Investors in People awards. EKHA had been shortlisted in the elite and prestigious 'Platinum' category, the highest accreditation possible. Presenting their award at a glittering ceremony in Central Londo

Community organisations are being encouraged by East Dunbartonshire Council to highlight issues, ideas and aspirations by creating Local Place Plans.

Environmental charity Changeworks is launching a new innovative service that will support homeowners to make their home more energy efficient.

Riverside Scotland has expressed its sadness at learning of the passing of Brigadier Tony Rickets, 93, the former head of Irvine Development Corporation and chair of Irvine Housing Association. Prior to becoming managing director of Irvine Development Corporation in 1981, he began his career as a su

Health equity funder People’s Health Trust has today launched its Homes for Health programme supporting ten projects across Great Britain to improve ill health caused by unsuitable housing conditions.

Glasgow's rental market has experienced an unprecedented surge, with a shortage of rental flats driving demand and prices to a decade high, according to local letting agency Rosevale Letting. “Rental returns are the strongest we’ve seen for the last seven to eight years or maybe even ten

Detailed plans have been submitted for student accommodation on Glasgow's Renfield Street. Designed by Cooper Cromar on behalf of McAleer & Rushe Property, the project will deliver 432 flats in an L-shaped block, joining the recently completed office block and hotel to complete the Bro

Building work resumed this week at Loreburn Housing Association’s development at The Garrick, Stranraer. Work on the flagship development ceased back in April 2023 when the site’s main contractor, Stewart & Shields, announced its liquidation, leaving Loreburn with an unfinished devel

Less than two weeks since Scotland’s capital city declared a housing emergency, over 200 representatives from across the home building sector and associated stakeholder organisations will meet in Edinburgh today to discuss how to meet the country’s housing needs. Attending the annual con

The average price for a property in Scotland saw a marginal decrease in September compared to the previous month but was an increase of 2.5% when compared to September 2022.

Two flourishing businesses have set up shop in Govan with a helping hand from Elderpark Housing. The duo - one a bakery and the other an upcycling and retro-themed shop - have opened their doors and proved an instant hit with customers. Both have transformed shop units which have lain empty for some

A planned maintenance project involving replacement windows will support the safety and security of Yorkhill Housing Association tenants for many years to come thanks to their 40-year lifespan.