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UK ministers are considering the benefits of 40-year fixed mortgages for first-time buyers who can't afford short-term mortgages. Long-term fixed-rate mortgages offer borrowers the chance to pay at one interest rate for the entire term of the loan ensuring buyers can afford their mortgage payments d

A major new community is set to be created within Edinburgh’s city bypass that will provide a boost to the surrounding area’s transport links and connectivity into the city.

Social landlord L&Q has been ordered to pay £142,000 in compensation after the Housing Ombudsman found there to be a "prolonged period of decline" at the social landlord.

The West of Scotland Housing Association Group has appointed TC Young as its legal advisor. This appointment will see TC Young advise the social landlord for at least the next three years.

Candidates for the role of Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) vice president have been announced, and polls have opened for members of the professional body to cast their votes.

Social Enterprise Scotland has announced the shortlist for the prestigious Social Enterprise Awards Scotland 2023 recognising some of Scotland’s most pioneering social enterprises. The Awards, organised by Social Enterprise Scotland, recognise excellence and outstanding achievements by social

Homes for Scotland (HFS) has criticised “shocking” new planning application statistics which revealed a 46% drop in the volume of applications for major housing developments for 2022/23 compared to 2019/20. The official annual and quarterly planning applications statistics, pub

The UK Government has launched a consultation on proposals concerning standards registered providers must meet so tenants live in safe, quality homes, have choice and protection, and can hold landlords to account.

Hot off the set of the final series of BBC drama ‘Guilt’, co-stars and childhood friends Mark Bonnar and Jamie Sives returned to their hometown of Leith to support food charity FareShare’s summer appeal. FareShare, the UK’s largest charity fighting hunger and food waste, work

Cunninghame Housing Association (CHA) has presented a cheque for £1,000 to Gretna and Rigg Community Council. Gretna and Rigg Community Council is a voluntary, non-profit organisation. They meet once a month to talk about their community council area, planning and funding applications.

The adaptation of a remote ruin in Ayrshire and a spectacular “21st century broch” in Argyllshire have been included in the shortlist for the RIAS Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland Award. Showcasing the exceptional talent of architects working in Scotland today, the award is&n

A man is in hospital after being injured at a housing development in Glasgow. Emergency services were called on Tuesday morning to the Jordanhill Park development, where work is being carried out by Cala Homes (West).

Two stunning murals from Elderpark Housing are featured in a new mural walking trail in Govan. The Govan Mural Trail, run by Govan-based orchestra the Glasgow Barons and fellow charity Invisible Cities, takes audiences around Govan highlighting local art and the rich history of this vibrant com

Another year of outstanding achievements was recognised at the TPAS Scotland National Good Practice Awards that took place as part of the TPAS Annual conference at the end of June in the Golden Jubilee Hotel, Clydebank. Hosted by Michelle McManus, the awards were a fun-filled evening celebrating the

Views are being sought regarding a draft development brief which provides a cohesive development strategy for six housing allocations within the settlement boundary of Stromness. Orkney Islands Council said the allocations and the location face a number of development considerations that require a c