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Reforming Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) to be net zero-ready will speed up the decarbonisation of the UK’s built environment, according to a new report published by the Building Research Establishment (BRE).

In response to the growing demand for affordable, net-zero-ready housing in the Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal (ESESCRD), the partners behind the Edinburgh Home Demonstrator (EHD) programme are putting out a call to housebuilders to engage with the programme and expedite the deli

Members of the Highland Council’s Housing and Property Committee yesterday approved a 7.95% increase in council house rents for 2024/25.

Moray Council is introducing an increased level of prioritisation of welfare grants to ensure those with the highest rating of need are supported.

Persimmon West Scotland has announced plans for the construction of 309 new homes at Dargavel Village, with construction to begin early this year. The Dargavel Village development will offer a wide variety of 309 new energy-efficient homes, ranging from two to five bedrooms. This includes 35 of the

Creative kids are helping brighten up Wyndford with new artwork celebrating nature.

A committee of MSPs has questioned the Scottish Government's plan to slash the funding for new affordable homes and has sought further information on the impact of this decision on its housebuilding targets.

A successful pilot, where evidence is shared and, where possible, agreed prior to a trial diet being assigned, has now been introduced for domestic abuse cases at Scotland’s busiest court - Glasgow Sheriff Court.

A fully functioning one-bedroom bungalow set within The Energy Training Academy's training centre in Dalkeith was officially opened yesterday. Launched by Lorna Slater MSP, minister for green skills, circular economy and biodiversity, the Net Zero Home aims to help establish Scotland as a leader in

A consultation is underway into early proposals to transform the former ABC building on Glasgow's Sauchiehall Street into student accommodation and a ground floor food hall.

Orkney Islands Council has been told it must shift its focus to ensuring its services remain financially sustainable, as it faces a significant funding gap of £27 million over the next four years. In a new report, the Accounts Commission highlighted that Orkney Islands Council faces parti

North Ayrshire debt, welfare and housing advice charity CHAP has stepped up its Living Wage credentials and is urging others to get involved in its work. The dedicated homelessness-prevention charity has recently committed to being not just an accredited Living Wage employer but has also achiev

Avant Homes West Scotland has started construction on the final 84 family homes on an 8.7-acre site at its £53 million Highstonehall development in Hamilton.

Moray Council’s Corporate Committee has used new powers to introduce a 100% council tax premium on second homes.

Link Group has become the first social and affordable housing provider in Europe to receive top ranking in an international accreditation for Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG). Link is assessed for the Certified Sustainable Housing Label (CSHL) administered by international residential cons