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Vita Group has published plans to create purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) and social housing in New Waverley North in Edinburgh.

The management committee at Wellhouse Housing Association has revealed that Martin Wilkie-McFarlane is to remain in post as director. His decision to stand down was initially announced in Scottish Housing News on 16 February.

Taylor Wimpey West Scotland has reached an agreement with South Lanarkshire Council to build 50 new affordable homes at its Oakwood Grove development in Hamilton. The development forms part of the wider masterplan for the Brackenhill Farm area, which is also recognised as part of the Hamilton Commun

One of North Ayrshire’s largest council house developments in recent years has been officially opened.

In an effort to boost the support it provides to its tenants, Theune Housing has tripled its number of energy advisors. The Association said the move “couldn’t have come at a better time” with sky high bills still putting pressure on household budgets.

Glen Oaks Housing Association has announced the appointment of its new chief executive. Nicola Logan has taken up the role following an extensive and rigorous recruitment process. Prior to her appointment, Nicola served as the housing association’s finance director and has been with Glen Oaks

'New Challenges… New Conversations' is the theme for this year’s TPAS Scotland Annual Conference.

The finalists in the 16th annual Scottish Home Awards have been announced in anticipation of the industry celebration and dinner, which will take place in Glasgow next month.

Cullross Ltd has resubmitted plans to build 44 affordable homes just off Lour Road in Forfar.

Scottish youth homelessness charity Rock Trust has partnered with Almond Housing Association to turn an out-of-use care home in West Lothian into affordable housing for young people in the community at risk of and affected by homelessness.

CIH Scotland has called for more government support to help the country reach net-zero emissions. The Scottish Government consultation on a draft Energy Strategy and Just Transition Plan closed yesterday. The document sets out a vision for transforming Scotland’s energy system on the journey t

Plans have been lodged to build 25 social houses on a patch of land in Tarbolton. The plans, which are part of a wider development, relate to a parcel of land at the Croft Street and the Westport area of the village. Behind the proposals are Hayhill Developments Ltd, of Mauchline, and the agents in

Ken Gourlay, currently executive director enterprise & environment, is to take on Fife Council’s top job in July after Steve Grimmond retires as CEO. Fife Council leader, Councillor David Ross, chaired the appointment committee and confirmed the decision.

Goodstone Living and contractor McAleer & Rushe have officially broken ground on the construction of a next-generation build-to-rent neighbourhood in Leith. Once completed the Dockside scheme will supply at least 338 sustainable rental homes across four apartment blocks and provide over an acre

Fresh from the Scottish Government's anti-poverty summit, Shelter Scotland director Alison Watson joins Kieran Findlay and Jimmy Black to share to what extent housing was mentioned during the event. The discussion also touches on Alison’s early career, Housing First, the Temporary Accommodatio