News

A new residential and commercial development could be delivered at Finnieston Street in Glasgow after a planning application was submitted by Keltbray Developments. The project will comprise a mixed-use development, including residential use, live/work units, commercial use – retail and/o

A high level of housing standard that meets our economic, social and environmental ambitions as a country is essential if we want a housing system that is truly sustainable, a new report has concluded to celebrate the 7th annual Scottish Housing Day which is taking place today. The report sets out t

Professionals in the elderly care sector and local councils could have key decisions taken away from them under the Scottish Government’s recent proposals on Co-design and National Care Service Plan, according to construction and property consultant Thomas & Adamson. The com

Detailed plans for the first phase of regeneration at Shawlands Arcade in Glasgow have now been submitted. The £150m regeneration plan designed by Haus Collective will see the 1960s retail development swept aside in favour of hundreds of new homes above ground floor shops.

Supporters of this week's Scottish Housing Day have been informed that the day is going ahead on Wednesday but it will be a more muted occasion given events of the past week.

Aberdeen City Council has pledged its commitment to improving and building social housing across the city. In Aberdeen, around 4,500 families and individuals are on the waiting list for social homes.

The private rented sector is not the reason for fewer Scottish homeowners, according to analysis of the official data by property firm, DJ Alexander Ltd. The property firm said that the Scottish Government argues that if there was no private rented sector (PRS) then more houses would be available fo

Angus Council has approved plans for five new houses to be built on the site of the former Carmyllie quarry. At their peak, Carmyllie’s quarries employed around 500 individuals. The site near Arbroath moved from roofing slates to quarrying pavement stone for towns and cities. However, operatio

Manor Estates Housing Association’s chair, Rachel Hutton, launched the Association’s new Community Fund at its AGM on 7th September 2022. The fund was inspired by tenant and former board member Doug McEwan, who sadly passed away in 2020. Doug was a loyal and vocal supporter of the Associ

A Glasgow community’s dignified annual act of remembrance has taken place once again – this time honouring The Queen and a much-admired city councillor. Castlemilk’s 'Flowers on the Railings' annual event was held on Saturday in the golden autumn sunshine.

A brownfield site in Govanhill could be brought back into use under new plans lodged for 12 apartments for social rent. Morris & Spottiswood and Mast Architects propose to deliver a tenement-style block of flats between garages and an existing block of tenements at 17 South Annandale S

Housing investment trust Independent Living REIT plc has today announced its intention to float on the main London stock exchange with the launch of an initial public offering. The company is seeking to raise target gross issue proceeds of £150 million through the issuance of new ordinary shar

Changes to vehicular and pedestrian access in and around the site of a new residential development at Wallyford have been agreed by East Lothian Council’s Planning Committee. A total of 87 houses are to be built by Dandara, as part of the wider continuing new development at Wall

Tenants at a housing development in St Andrews have been advised that the development will close in 12 months as it can no longer meet upcoming changes in sustainability and accessibility standards. The decision to close Marine Place, located just off North Street, has been made by its operators and

A new housing development has been proposed at the site of the former Freshlink Meat Factory in Glasgow. Under plans developed by Carson & Partners with landowner Bradley Mitchell, 17 Old Shettleston Road will be redeveloped to provide 300 homes and retail facilities.