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Perth and Kinross Council agreed to be one of the lowest percentage increases for council tax in Scotland, as part of a budget focused on supporting residents in need, economic recovery and investing in local communities.

Housemark Scotland has welcomed Dan Blake as chair of its Scotland Advisory Board (SAB). This appointment comes at an exciting time for Housemark, with new innovations launching imminently that aim to improve the homes and lives of all residents across the country.

Guidance setting out private rented sector landlords’ responsibilities for ensuring their property meets updated standards has been published by the Scottish Government. From 1 March 2024, all private rented properties will be required to have central heating, a kitchen with adequate space and

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a market study into housebuilding and will start a separate consumer protection project related to rented accommodation, amid widespread concerns about housing availability and costs.

A Glasgow-based housing developer is expanding its portfolio of sustainable apartments in a bid to grow its green-energy offering, thanks to support from Bank of Scotland. Carmichael Homes has been operating across central Scotland since 2012 and delivers luxurious but affordable homes. To date, it

Helensburgh residents have spoken of the “big difference” moving to a new £4.58 million housing development has made to their lives. The high-quality, energy efficient homes at Alder Gate include a mix of 36 one, two and three-bedroom houses and flats and four accessible properties

Hundreds of Highland households worried about rising fuel bills and the cost of living have been given much needed support from Albyn Housing Society this winter, through the housing association’s Fuel Support Fund. More than £85,000 worth of vouchers and equipment have been distributed

Claymore Homes has obtained permission to build the last 61 houses at its Greenacres development in Peterhead.

Angus Council has approved plans for three new homes to be constructed on the site of a former cattery.

Springfield Properties has secured outline planning consent to create a sustainable new neighbourhood in Midlothian.

The residential property letting market in Glasgow and its surrounds remains remarkably healthy, with continuing strong demand for accommodation, property professional Riccardo Giovanacci has revealed on an influential investment podcast. Despite fears of UK-wide recession and concerns over tax disp

Additional sites have been approved for inclusion in North Lanarkshire Council's house building programme.

Goodstone Living has agreed £67 million of debt financing with Natwest for the development of its next generation build-to-rent residential community in Edinburgh.

Caledonia Housing Association (CHA) has hosted its very first women-only conference to celebrate International Women’s Day 2023. As one of Scotland’s largest Registered Social Landlords (RSLs), CHA employs 132 women, 70% of its workforce, across eight Scottish regions.

East Lothian Council has agreed its council budget for 2023/24, with council tax set to increase by 7% and council rents to rise by 5%.