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The team at letting agents Clan Gordon have noticed a new ‘Switch for Service’ trend developing during the second half of 2021 and the momentum has continued in the first weeks of 2022. Since August 2021, 53% of the landlords that have signed with Clan Gordon have moved their business fr

The lifestyle impact of lockdown as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic has led Glasgow-headquartered Cairn Estate and Letting Agency to embark on an ambitious expansion strategy with the aim of doubling both its turnover and property portfolio within five years via acquisition. Last month the firm ac

An amendment will be brought forward during Stage 2 of the Scottish Government's Budget Bill to allocate an additional £120 million to local authorities. The funding represents the equivalent of a 4% Council Tax rise.

Fast-tracking sanctions for Universal Credit claimants just four weeks after their first claim will only exacerbate the problem for those seeking work, Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) has warned.

Stirling Council has taken the keys to the first new-build council homes to be built in Dunblane for more than 45 years.

Hillfoot Homes Group has secured planning permission from Stirling Council to build six new homes at a disused farm steading near Kippen.

Barrhead Housing Association has welcomed the first tenants to its new affordable homes built by Bellway at Rosemont Park.

The Scottish Government, SP Energy Networks and Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) Distribution have launched a trial called Project Re-Heat to decarbonise homes in Highland and across Scotland. The industry-first project will trial how electricity networks can respond to the increase

Eildon Group's care & repair team has taken possession of a brand new fleet of 100% electric vehicles with power cards.

West Lothian Council has rejected plans for around 190 new homes in Bathgate.

The Scottish Housing with Care Task Force (SHWCT) has criticised the Scottish Government's draft Fourth National Planning Framework (Draft NPF4) for failing to adequately consider the housing needs of older people in Scotland. As it prepares to give evidence to the Local Government, Housing and Plan

Up to 26,000 people across the Highlands and Islands are being invited to take part in a regional survey conducted by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) on what’s important to them living and working in their communities.

Legislation proposing the permanent adoption or temporary extension of some beneficial measures enacted during the coronavirus pandemic, including pre-eviction protocols relating to rent arrears in the private rented sector, has now been published.

Kamesby Developments Ltd has submitted an application to Stirling Council hoping to build five flats with parking at land west of 19 Cornton Road.

East Lothian Council has noted the good progress made in achieving the aims of the Local Housing Strategy (LHS) 2018-2023, despite the challenges of COVID-19. The cabinet has also approved plans to carry out research and consultation to inform the production of a draft LHS for 2023-2028.