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New research from RICS and YouGov has revealed that consumers are now concerned about paying for the cost of living above upgrading their homes. Retrofitting has obvious benefits, such as being able to maintain a constant temperature in the home, as well as increasing the desirability of your proper

Households reliant on oven cooking could save up to £604 per year by switching to more energy-efficient cooking methods, according to new research by energy supplier Utilita. Joining together with frozen food specialist Iceland, the pair are embarking on a first-of-its-kind partnership, that a

Midlothian Council’s first new build homes heated by Air Source Heat Pumps will soon be welcoming their first tenants. The first 19 homes at Dalhousie, Bonnyrigg, were handed over to the council’s housing team by Springfield Properties with a further six being completed this week. The tw

A collaborative initiative designed to provide additional support to vulnerable tenants, promote tenancy sustainment and prevent homelessness within Fife has published its first Impact Report. The report marks a successful first year for the Fife Voices Housing Advocacy Project, a partnership o

Progress has been made on a number of outcomes set out in the 2021-2024 Dundee City Council Neighbourhood Services Service Plan, councillors were told last night. Members of the Neighbourhood Services Committee were updated on and discussed the Service Plan at a meeting last night.

New research exploring the impact of stigma on fuelling inequalities experienced by UK disabled adults in later life, to include a contribution from the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations, has secured funding of £2 million. Led by University of Stirling housing expert Dr Vikki McCall,

The Scottish Government has announced that its proposal for a £5 million Islands Bond will not go ahead following responses to a consultation. Announced last year, the proposed bond sought to address depopulation, lack of housing, and economic opportunities. The bond would have provided £

Planning permission is being sought for 128 houses and flats on a 2.5-hectare former ammunition factory in Carntyne. The proposal by AS Homes Scotland and S2 Architecture would see 90 houses, a mix of two, three and four-bedroom properties, on land on Myreside Street at Rigby Street.

A group of Scottish housing associations has put Ofgem on notice of court action if it fails to comply with its legal duty to protect vulnerable customers amidst soaring energy prices. The Highlands and Islands Housing Associations Affordable Warmth Group has teamed up with the Good Law Project

Councillors in Dundee will today be asked to approve an Open Market Housing Acquisition Strategy which could increase the supply of affordable housing for social rent in the city through purchases of suitable properties on the open market. The introduction of the strategy would complement the existi

Blackwood's Peoplehood Project is being unveiled in Buckie this week, with affordable access to electric cars becoming one of the perks on offer. The official launch of the £12.5 million Blackwood Peoplehood Project is being timed to coincide with the town’s annual Classic Car Show.

A total of 79 homes in the St Mary’s area in Dundee could benefit from window replacements if Dundee City Council approves tenders this week.

Scottish ministers have been accused of “dragging their heels” over the removal of Grenfell-style cladding on public buildings as the bulk of the removal work is earmarked for 2025. The Scottish Government’s spending review pledged £180 million over three years to remove

Under One Roof has announced the full programme of events for this year's Doors Open Days in Edinburgh and East Lothian, taking place on 24 and 25 September. Festival attendees will be able to access the programme of over 70 buildings, events, and tours via the Under One Roof website, Under One Roof

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has backed a new multi-million-pound fund from Wheatley Group to support over 20,000 tenants during the cost-of-living crisis. The MSP for Glasgow Southside attended the official launch of the £6 million ‘Here for You’ fund, which will support tenants