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A new housing development launched by Hebridean Housing Partnership (HHP) was officially opened on Thursday 11 August. Johnstone Court in Balivanich was named after Donald John Johnstone, a popular and well-respected taxi driver. The development was opened by his sister, Agnes Johnstone.

Dumfries and Galloway Council co-leader Stephen Thompson held an estate walkabout to hear how Dumfries and Galloway Housing Partnership (DGHP) staff are creating cleaner, greener and safer communities. Councillor Thompson spent time with DGHP staff in his ward in the King Edward Park area of Lockerb

Hjaltland Housing Association has recently completed eighteen new homes on its Heathery Park and Wista sites in Gulberwick and Lerwick. Despite the significant challenges over the last couple of years, Hjaltland Housing Association continues to provide new affordable homes in the islands.

Scotland’s first-ever Green Home Festival has been hailed as a resounding success, with organisers already planning next year’s event to cater for the growing interest in low-carbon construction and sustainable living. More than 350 delegates signed up for the five-day renewables jambore

Kingdom Housing Association’s group chief executive, Bill Banks, is celebrating 35 years of service with the organisation. Having joined the fledgling housing association in August 1987 as an admin assistant, Bill has had various jobs over the years. He spent most of his time in charge of Deve

Eildon Group has appointed Catherine Louch as a new member to its board. The move follows a successful recruitment campaign.

Mears Group PLC has announced the acquisition of IRT Surveys Limited (IRT) for a total consideration of up to £4.1 million.

North Ayrshire Council is inviting people to have their say on the proposed short-term let policy, due to come into effect later this year. The short-term let licensing scheme will apply to a wide range of accommodation including self-catered properties, B&Bs and guest houses as well as other te

Fife Council's spokesperson for housing and building services Councillor Judy Hamilton has marked the progress of construction of 97 new council houses in Cowdenbeath by laying a 'golden brick'. The new development in Lochgelly Road is situated on what was previously open land and wil

A trio of developments have been shortlisted for the Rural Housing Award at Scottish Land & Estates' annual Helping it Happen Awards. Supported by headline sponsors NatureScot, the overall focus of the Helping it Happen Awards is on recognising the role estates, farms and rural busines

New contracts valued at just under £1.8 million have been awarded to Irvine-based Andrew Wright Windows by Cruden Building. The nine separate contracts combined involve the manufacture and supply of more than 3,500 windows and doors for housing developments across central Scotland. This includ

The University of Glasgow was praised this week for sharing its multi-million vision to supplement the ongoing growth of Govan as a thriving place for living and working. Community groups – including local housing providers Linthouse, Govan and Elderpark – were told of the University&rsq

Lar Housing Trust is hailing its latest regeneration project in Glasgow as the start of a major push to bring derelict and disused buildings in the city back to life. The housing charity, which has over 40 mid-market rental developments across Scotland, has been granted planning permission to conver

NUS Scotland has warned of yet another year of student housing shortages, with a “broken housing system” driving up student homelessness. Student activists in St Andrews have highlighted the difficulties students are having finding housing for the coming year and first-year students at t

Prepayment meter customers on Universal Credit could see the value of their payments effectively wiped out by soaring energy costs, new analysis from Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) has found. Around 470,000 households in Scotland are prepayment meter customers, paying for their energy in advance. Th