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Disabled people, first-time buyers and others on low to medium incomes will have an increased opportunity to buy a home that meets their needs after changes were made to a shared equity scheme. From today, the threshold of the Open Market Shared Equity Scheme – which allows people to buy

Iceland Foods has announced it will offer customers a flexible credit solution to reduce food poverty and help with the cost of living crisis. In a partnership with lender Fair for You, the 'Iceland Food Club' scheme is part of the retailer's ‘Doing it right: right now’ response to the c

Moray Council has launched a survey to gather information on the housing needs and future aspirations of local households. The survey will allow the council to better understand current housing circumstances and ensure a range of housing options are delivered in future. The results will help plan fo

Planning permission has been granted to add more homes to the new development at Winchburgh. Bellway Homes (Scotland East) has been granted planning permission for a development of new homes at Winchburgh.

The Upper Tribunal for Scotland has refused an appeal by a landlord against an order requiring him to comply with a Repairing Standard Enforcement Order after he challenged the appropriateness of leaving the order in place. Mohammed Arshad, the appellant, argued that it was not possible to carry out

A Glasgow City Council committee has considered the final draft of the North Glasgow Strategic Development Framework (SDF).

A ‘Heat and Eat Fund’ of £279,000 to help families not eligible for Scottish Welfare support was among the first measures approved by Midlothian Council’s new Cost of Living Taskforce. Chaired by council leader Councillor Kelly Parry, the cross party group met for the first t

East Lothian Council and its partners has taken ownership of an initial ten properties at the Blindwells site, with a further 11 due to be handed over later this month and the remaining 39 due to complete this financial year. The homes were built by Cruden Homes and are a mix of two, three and four-

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon will convene an urgent summit with energy supply companies and consumer groups later this month to discuss how advice and support for people struggling with energy bills can be improved. The summit will consider what collective action can be taken by government, energy

A new housing development launched by Hebridean Housing Partnership (HHP) was officially opened on Thursday 11 August. Johnstone Court in Balivanich was named after Donald John Johnstone, a popular and well-respected taxi driver. The development was opened by his sister, Agnes Johnstone.

Dumfries and Galloway Council co-leader Stephen Thompson held an estate walkabout to hear how Dumfries and Galloway Housing Partnership (DGHP) staff are creating cleaner, greener and safer communities. Councillor Thompson spent time with DGHP staff in his ward in the King Edward Park area of Lockerb

Hjaltland Housing Association has recently completed eighteen new homes on its Heathery Park and Wista sites in Gulberwick and Lerwick. Despite the significant challenges over the last couple of years, Hjaltland Housing Association continues to provide new affordable homes in the islands.

Scotland’s first-ever Green Home Festival has been hailed as a resounding success, with organisers already planning next year’s event to cater for the growing interest in low-carbon construction and sustainable living. More than 350 delegates signed up for the five-day renewables jambore

Kingdom Housing Association’s group chief executive, Bill Banks, is celebrating 35 years of service with the organisation. Having joined the fledgling housing association in August 1987 as an admin assistant, Bill has had various jobs over the years. He spent most of his time in charge of Deve

Eildon Group has appointed Catherine Louch as a new member to its board. The move follows a successful recruitment campaign.