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The private rented sector is not the reason for fewer Scottish homeowners, according to analysis of the official data by property firm, DJ Alexander Ltd. The property firm said that the Scottish Government argues that if there was no private rented sector (PRS) then more houses would be available fo

Angus Council has approved plans for five new houses to be built on the site of the former Carmyllie quarry. At their peak, Carmyllie’s quarries employed around 500 individuals. The site near Arbroath moved from roofing slates to quarrying pavement stone for towns and cities. However, operatio

Manor Estates Housing Association’s chair, Rachel Hutton, launched the Association’s new Community Fund at its AGM on 7th September 2022. The fund was inspired by tenant and former board member Doug McEwan, who sadly passed away in 2020. Doug was a loyal and vocal supporter of the Associ

A Glasgow community’s dignified annual act of remembrance has taken place once again – this time honouring The Queen and a much-admired city councillor. Castlemilk’s 'Flowers on the Railings' annual event was held on Saturday in the golden autumn sunshine.

A brownfield site in Govanhill could be brought back into use under new plans lodged for 12 apartments for social rent. Morris & Spottiswood and Mast Architects propose to deliver a tenement-style block of flats between garages and an existing block of tenements at 17 South Annandale S

Housing investment trust Independent Living REIT plc has today announced its intention to float on the main London stock exchange with the launch of an initial public offering. The company is seeking to raise target gross issue proceeds of £150 million through the issuance of new ordinary shar

Changes to vehicular and pedestrian access in and around the site of a new residential development at Wallyford have been agreed by East Lothian Council’s Planning Committee. A total of 87 houses are to be built by Dandara, as part of the wider continuing new development at Wall

Tenants at a housing development in St Andrews have been advised that the development will close in 12 months as it can no longer meet upcoming changes in sustainability and accessibility standards. The decision to close Marine Place, located just off North Street, has been made by its operators and

A new housing development has been proposed at the site of the former Freshlink Meat Factory in Glasgow. Under plans developed by Carson & Partners with landowner Bradley Mitchell, 17 Old Shettleston Road will be redeveloped to provide 300 homes and retail facilities.

Aberdeenshire Council is seeking the views of residents, visitors and other interested stakeholders on its draft short-term lets policy statement and proposed additional conditions for a licence. Local authorities in Scotland are legally obliged to introduce a licensing scheme for properties operati

Residents are being given the opportunity to shape West Dunbartonshire Council's priorities for the next five years. A draft Strategic Plan has been created for 2022-2027 which focuses on a number of key objectives, including empowering communities; promoting health and wellbeing; increasing the sup

West Lothian Housing Partnership (WLHP) has formally become part of Dunedin Canmore Housing. Earlier this year, 90% of WLHP tenants who voted in an independent ballot did so in favour of the two organisations coming together within Wheatley Group.

The Highland Council Housing Tenant Participation Team is hosting a public event to celebrate Scottish Housing Day on Wednesday 14 September. Scottish Housing Day is about celebrating the positive impact that housing makes to the lives of people and communities across the country, as well as communi

The Ofgem Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Scheme (Energy Redress Scheme) has opened the second funding round of phase two of the scheme. A total of £22 million is available as grants to charities and community energy groups that support households most at risk from cold homes and high energy

Planning permission has been granted for a purpose-built student accommodation facility with 64 studio apartments in Edinburgh following a successful appeal by property and development company S Harrison. Planning consultant Turley managed the appeal process that resulted in a decision being issued