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Angus councillors have approved plans submitted by Scotia Homes for 146 new homes on the north-western edge of Arbroath. The Ellon-based housebuilder submitted plans for the Crudie Farm site, adjacent to Arbirlot Road West, last year.

The Milnbank community has celebrated the 100th birthday of their oldest tenant, Netta Harvey. Ms Harvey celebrated in style with several events including a garden party hosted by her neighbours. She has resided in the Milnbank area for a large part of her adult life, and she served on the associati

Scotia Homes has begun consulting on proposals for a £35 million housing development near Forfar, Angus. The Ellon-based housebuilder has submitted a proposal of application notice for a residential development, incorporating open space and associated infrastructure at land adjacent to Westfie

The average price of a property in Scotland in August 2022 was £195,391, an increase of 9.7% on August 2021, the latest provisional statistics from Registers of Scotland's UK House Price Index show.

The Scottish Empty Homes Partnership and Salmon Scotland have urged Shetland Islands Council and other local authorities to bring vacant properties back into use to tackle the rural housing crisis. New analysis shows that almost shows five per cent of homes in Shetland (558) were long-term empty in

Parkhead Housing Association (PHA) have this week revealed their updated branding and unveiled a sophisticated new website designed with the desire to improve the customer experience. Following a satisfaction survey in 2021 it was clear that communication and access to services was a key theme of th

Clyde Valley Housing Association (CVHA) has announced changes to its board membership as chair Allan Murray steps down after five-year tenure. Following a rigorous external recruitment process previous chair of its audit committee Andrew McFarlane is stepping into the chairperson’s role to rep

Proposals for a new housing development on the site of the former Scottish headquarters of Deutsche Bank in Edinburgh are set to go out to consultation next month. Regeneration specialists Artisan Real Estate has formed a joint venture company with fund manager REInvest Asset Management to redevelop

CARE residents have been offered the chance to indulge in an immersive salon experience as part of an activities rota aimed at sparking joy and improving residents’ wellbeing. Cramond Residence has transformed one of its activity rooms into a purpose-built salon with a host of spa mornings pla

Scottish homelessness charity, Bethany Christian Trust, has asked festive shoppers to help people without a home this winter by purchasing a 'Caring Christmas Tree'. For the first time, this year, Bethany are also partnering with St Stephen’s Church in Comely Bank to put on a Christmas market

The Cruden Group has seen its turnover increase by 29 per cent to £247.7 million and profit before tax increase to £4.9 million, according to its latest financial results. The residential and construction business said it had delivered "a 23rd consecutive year of profitable trading with

Langstane Housing Association has been awarded £61,000 in funding to assist tenants struggling with spiralling energy costs in Aberdeen. The funds awarded will be used to uncap gas supplies, clear meters which are currently capped, fund help for tenants who are struggling with utility bil

UNISON has won a case at the Employment Appeal Tribunal (EAT) on behalf of a woman who was dismissed by the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA) after she told her former boss she wanted to stand for election to the UK Parliament. UNISON said the case of Polly Jones may open

Local Diane Laing outside her new Osprey home on the Kinneddar Meadows estate in Lossiemouth with son Kelvin and daughter April. Handing over the keys was Osprey housing officer Rhiannon Garbutt (left). Social landlord Osprey Housing has handed over the keys to six homes in the first phase of a flag

King Charles visited Aberdeen where he met families forced to flee their country because of conflict – and he thanked the city for providing a place of refuge and humanitarian aid. Aberdeen City Council has worked with the UK and Scottish Governments and partner organisations to provide accomm