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SFHA has submitted a response to the second part of the Scottish Government’s consultation on the new build heat standard. The proposed standard, which is set to come into force in 2024, will prohibit any new building applying for a building warrant to make use of a direct emissions heating sy

Taylor Wimpey West Scotland has confirmed that construction and the handover of 67 affordable homes at Benthall Farm in East Kilbride is nearing completion, with the final few homes almost ready for handover to South Lanarkshire Council. The range of 67 homes for social rent comprise one- and two-be

South Ayrshire Council has made two new key appointments taking the initial steps to transform their chief officer structure. Councillors appointed Mike Newall as depute chief executive and director of housing, operations and development, and Jane Bradley as director of strategic change and communit

This week councillors at a meeting of Fife Council's Cabinet discussed the unprecedented pressure on homelessness services saying every option is being considered to address the crisis. The agenda included discussing Fife’s Rapid Rehousing Transition Plan, and a plan to increase the &ldqu

Councillors have given the go-ahead for a development of 53 new social housing homes for Hamilton despite traffic-related concerns. The proposal is made up of 37 houses and 16 flats and located on Meikle Earnock Road. Worries over the lack of public transport and traffic disruption were raised

North Lanarkshire Council has given permission for a proposed 25 rental flats to be built in Airdrie.

The Scottish Borders Council leader has urged for action to be taken on the "stigma" around social housing. The Border Telegraph reports at a meeting last week the council's executive committee discussed a five-year strategy to build over 1,300 affordable homes at an estimated investment value of &p

Dunedin Canmore Housing has formally changed its name to Wheatley Homes East. The name change follows West Lothian Housing Partnership (WLHP) becoming part of Dunedin Canmore last month.

Hebridean Housing Partnership (HHP) has completed the the final phase of the 74 affordable homes development at Sinclair Avenue marking a major milestone in the Goathill Project which is worthy of celebration. The Goathill project is an ambitious development bringing together on an 8 hectare plot, 7

Loreburn Housing Association has warned of the consequences of the rent freeze announced by the Scottish Government to help cash-strapped tenants saying that the freeze will lead to less cash to build affordable homes if it is extended beyond March 2023.

A group of housing organisations have written to John Swinney, the acting cabinet secretary for finance and the economy, urging the Scottish Government to prioritise the delivery of social homes in the upcoming budget. The letter to the deputy first minister was signed by Shelter Scotland, the

An equivalent MOT system for homes could help Scotland to achieve zero carbon goals and save energy, according to a former president of the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS). Christina Gaiger, trustee of the Edinburgh Architectural Association and youngest ever RIAS president, bel

Miller Homes is holding a second community consultation on its proposals for a residential-led development in Kinross. Located in a sustainable and accessible location (by virtue of its close proximity to shops, services and schools, which are within walking distance), the development has the potent

The development arm of Lar Housing Trust, Lar Projects, has appointed Ed Monaghan and Alan Brennan as non-executive directors. Mr Monaghan and Mr Brennan are well-known figures in the Scottish business community and bring considerable expertise in construction and finance with which they will h

North Lanarkshire Council has opened applications for fuel hardship payments allowing low-income households to apply for a £150 fuel hardship payment. The payment is aimed at residents on a low income but earning too much to be eligible for any other cost of living financial assistance provide