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Taylor Wimpey has cautioned that rising energy prices and supply‑chain surcharges are set to push build cost inflation higher this year, adding fresh pressure to a housing market already grappling with stretched affordability and subdued buyer confidence.

A volunteer-led wellbeing project in Stewarton has received a £4,000 donation from Persimmon Homes West Scotland to support its ongoing work tackling loneliness, improving mental health, and providing practical support to local people. Thrive in Stewarton provides free, accessible activities f

The Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) has been shortlisted for a prestigious national award, recognising its growing impact on communities through a unique approach to public sector procurement. The not-for-profit business has secured a place on the shortlist for The Business Desk Scotland’s

The Housing Finance Corporation has today announced a £550 million funding pledge to support the delivery of affordable housing across Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Muirhouse Housing Association has teamed up with Octopus Energy to bring the supplier's Tenant Power tariff to over 30 social homes. The green tech energy tariff aims to reward both social housing landlords and tenants by changing the lack of incentive for landlords to invest in solar panels or batt

Fotheringham Homes has been shortlisted for three categories at the Scottish Home Awards 2026, marking another milestone for the North East housebuilder following its triple award win in 2024. The family-run business, based in Gourdon, has been recognised in the following categories: House of the Ye

The first NatWest remortgage transaction to complete on the PEXA platform did so within two working days from mortgage offer, giving evidence of the benefits of digitisation and automation in the remortgage process. The transaction is much faster than the typical UK remortgage timeline of four to si

Housebuilder Cruden Homes has been named a finalist in four categories at the Scottish Home Awards, recognising the company’s continued strength and performance in Scotland’s housebuilding sector. Cruden has been shortlisted for Housebuilder of the Year (more than 100 Units), reflecting

As of the end of last year, the local authority with the highest rate of short-term lets in their area was Comhairle nan Eilean Siar (Western Isles Council).

Procast Group has joined the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) as an associate member, reinforcing its commitment to supporting Scotland’s social housing sector and the communities it serves. Operating across the UK, Procast Group is an award-winning principal contractor deliv

Tenancy deposit protection scheme SafeDeposits Scotland is encouraging tenants to ensure that their online account details are up to date, to ensure that when their tenancy ends they do not miss out on important correspondence, particularly in relation to the repayment of their deposit. In its appea

Construction has officially begun on a new affordable housing development at Springbank, Brodick, where Trust Housing Association are delivering 26 new homes for social rent in partnership with The JR Group, helping meet local housing need on the Isle of Arran.

Early indications suggest that the introduction of a Short Term Let Control Area (STLCA) for Badenoch and Strathspey has slowed the growth of secondary short-term lets across the area.

Plans for 57 new homes on a former mill site in Selkirk have moved closer to fruition after Scottish Borders Council ruled an Environmental Impact Assessment is not required for the application to proceed.

Five new ambassadors have been appointed by the board of trustees of the Propertymark Trust after an intensive and robust recruitment process. The five ambassadors are Jess Masterton, Michael Oomerjee, Natalie O'Sullivan, Rachel Ollington and Ben Stokes.