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Fife Council's plans to build 1,250 new houses in Fife over the next five years have been given the green light.

Disabled people are being urged to find out if they are eligible for Scottish Government disability benefits as part of a new campaign to increase benefit take-up. The nationwide campaign aims to raise awareness about financial support available to help with the extra costs that disabled children an

Harbour Homes and Harbour Lettings have welcomed the first tenants to brand new social and mid-market rent homes at Ramage Square in Leith. Harbour Homes is providing 41 social rent properties: 10 one-bedroom, 29 two-bedroom and two three-bedroom flats. There are a further 41 Harbour Lettings mid ma

Property title and land register information provider Millar & Bryce is to partner with the Scottish Empty Homes Partnership following a successful trial period. The Scottish Empty Homes Partnership, funded by the Scottish Government and hosted by charity Shelter Scotland, aims to support counci

Simon Community Scotland's CEO Lorraine McGrath has written an open letter to everyone who supported the organisation's Winter Crisis Appeal. The letter reads:

Initial plans have been submitted for the redevelopment of the vacant Buchanan House on Port Dundas Road, Glasgow. A proposal of application notice (PoAN) lodged by Keppie Design on behalf of Global Mutual/Davidson Kempner involves the replacement of the 1960s office block, and the redevel

Plans for a residential development on surplus land around the new Meadowbank Sports Centre have been submitted by the City of Edinburgh Council and its development partners Graham and Miller Homes.

Landlords are being encouraged to back a campaign to challenge policies that membership bodies claim are damaging the private rented sector in Scotland.

Balmanno House in the West End of Glasgow, one of the UK’s longest continuously operating care homes, has entered administration.

East Lothian Council has approved permission for 86 houses and four flats on land to the north of Castlehill, Elphinstone.

People who own listed buildings or properties in conservation areas are being asked by the City of Edinburgh Council to give their views in a consultation.

Two senior figures from Scottish social housing organisations have been appointed to a not-for-profit construction framework provider’s top table.

The Joint Trade Union Committee at Glasgow-based construction firm City Building have shown their support for Glasgow’s No. 1 Baby and Family Support Service this Easter by donating over 1,000 Easter packs to the charity’s annual donation drive.

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The first tenants have moved into a new housing development that promotes independent living for North Ayrshire residents with disabilities. Caley Gardens consists of 12 one-bedroom and three two-bedroom homes on the site of the former Caley Court sheltered housing complex in Stevenston.