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An application to build eight townhouses at Dundee’s Riverside Drive has been approved by Dundee City Council. H&H Properties UK Ltd's plan will see four, three-storey houses constructed beside the existing development on the busy road.

In the year which sees Grampian Housing Association celebrate its 50th anniversary, tenants will see investment of more than £8.7 million in their homes during 2025-2026.

Further measures to ensure people receive the required support before they experience the trauma of homelessness will be introduced as part of amendments to the Housing (Scotland) Bill, housing minister Paul McLennan said today. The Bill currently places a stronger importance on preventing homelessn

The City of Edinburgh Council has voted to approve Social Bite’s proposal to move its supported accommodation facility to a new site in Granton.

The Scottish Housing Regulator (SHR) has written to all social landlords to provide advice on preparation of their next Annual Assurance Statement ahead of the October 31st deadline. In the letter, chief executive Michael Cameron highlights revised guidance to support landlords when they are co

Seven housing associations have joined forces to maximise their latest grant funding award from the Warm Homes: Social Housing fund to modernise more homes for customers across England.

SSE Energy Solutions and Scottish Water Horizons have today announced a new strategic partnership to develop low-carbon district heat networks across Scotland, accelerating the country's journey toward net zero. Under the agreement, the organisations will collaborate to identify, develop and deliver

Aberdeen has recorded fewer anti-social offences, as work continued to be undertaken in managing anti-social behaviour and youth disturbances across Aberdeen.  Councillors in the Communities, Housing and Public Protection Committee this week were updated on work carried out by the city’s

The first of 20 new replacement chalets arrived at Double Dykes permanent Gypsy/Traveller site this week, a significant milestone in the £6.5 million refurbishment of the site.

Veterans Housing Scotland recently held a reception in the Great Hall at Edinburgh Castle to celebrate its 110th Anniversary.   The reception was attended by its newly named Patron, Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal.

Demand from prospective homebuyers in Scotland rose in February according to the latest Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) residential market survey, and surveyors anticipate that sales activity will increase this year.

People considering building their own home are once again being encouraged to sign up to the Aberdeenshire Self-Build Register. Launched in October 2023, the register asks people to provide basic information around their requirements and what type of plot they are looking for. 

The Scottish Government has announced that it will abandon its flagship plan to require homeowners to switch to greener heating systems shortly after purchasing a new home, a decision which has sparked a diverse range of reactions from political leaders, environmental groups, and industry represent

North Lanarkshire Council has improved the quality of its homes by investing more than £29 million in the past year, a report has revealed.

An update on the progress of the Inner East Strategic Development Framework (SDF) was recently given to a Glasgow City Council committee.