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The UK Collaborative Centre for Housing Evidence (CaCHE) has published a new paper that examines major policy developments related to domestic abuse and housing in Scotland and England since the Covid-19 pandemic struck. There is growing interest in how policies focused on domestic abuse and ho

Drum Property Group has completed the construction of 324 Build to Rent (BTR) apartments for Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM) at Buchanan Wharf on Glasgow’s Clydeside. Named ‘Solasta Riverside’, the 280,000 sq. ft. complex has been purpose designed to meet the incre

An investigation into the alleged mis-selling of leaseholds by Barratt Homes has been closed by the UK competition watchdog after it found “insufficient” evidence against the housebuilder. Four of the UK’s biggest housebuilders came under scrutiny from the Competitio

Grampian Housing Association has completed the handover of its latest 37 energy-efficient homes for social rent in Forres. Set on the south side of the historic town, these new homes are part of a larger tenure-neutral private development by Springfield Properties and consists of 16 bungalows,

The final building in the Crown Street Regeneration Project was officially opened by Nicola Sturgeon, First Minister of Scotland and MSP for Glasgow Southside, on Friday 12th August. Developed by New Gorbals Housing Association, North Gate is located at the junction of Laurieston Road and Crown

A multi-million-pound project to transform a row of historic Paisley town centre tenements into new modern energy-efficient homes for social rent is set to move forward. The initiative will create renovated homes for tenants in a trail-blazing project involving Paisley Housing Association, Renfrewsh

Disabled people, first-time buyers and others on low to medium incomes will have an increased opportunity to buy a home that meets their needs after changes were made to a shared equity scheme. From today, the threshold of the Open Market Shared Equity Scheme – which allows people to buy

Iceland Foods has announced it will offer customers a flexible credit solution to reduce food poverty and help with the cost of living crisis. In a partnership with lender Fair for You, the 'Iceland Food Club' scheme is part of the retailer's ‘Doing it right: right now’ response to the c

Moray Council has launched a survey to gather information on the housing needs and future aspirations of local households. The survey will allow the council to better understand current housing circumstances and ensure a range of housing options are delivered in future. The results will help plan fo

Planning permission has been granted to add more homes to the new development at Winchburgh. Bellway Homes (Scotland East) has been granted planning permission for a development of new homes at Winchburgh.

The Upper Tribunal for Scotland has refused an appeal by a landlord against an order requiring him to comply with a Repairing Standard Enforcement Order after he challenged the appropriateness of leaving the order in place. Mohammed Arshad, the appellant, argued that it was not possible to carry out

A Glasgow City Council committee has considered the final draft of the North Glasgow Strategic Development Framework (SDF).

A ‘Heat and Eat Fund’ of £279,000 to help families not eligible for Scottish Welfare support was among the first measures approved by Midlothian Council’s new Cost of Living Taskforce. Chaired by council leader Councillor Kelly Parry, the cross party group met for the first t

East Lothian Council and its partners has taken ownership of an initial ten properties at the Blindwells site, with a further 11 due to be handed over later this month and the remaining 39 due to complete this financial year. The homes were built by Cruden Homes and are a mix of two, three and four-

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon will convene an urgent summit with energy supply companies and consumer groups later this month to discuss how advice and support for people struggling with energy bills can be improved. The summit will consider what collective action can be taken by government, energy