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Up to 2,400 women and their children could be supported to escape abusive relationships, following the announcement of increased funding for emergency financial support.

Chartered surveyor and property consultant Graham + Sibbald has continued its expansion plans with the acquisition of JMP Construction and Property Consultants and its sister company SID Asset Management. The acquisition follows the purchase of Aitchison Raffety in September 2025, creating a combine

Thenue Housing’s trail-blazing volunteer project has stepped up a gear with a successful litter pick at a popular green space in Calton. The event is the latest in a series of volunteering opportunities being rolled out by the housing association.

Albyn Housing Society has received a £10 million funding package as part of more than £2.5 billion of new finance being made available to businesses across Scotland in 2026, helping them grow, invest and create new jobs. The housing association has begun work on the first 125 homes

Fife Council is set to progress the delivery of 56 new-build council houses in Boreland, Kirkcaldy, following a decision taken by councillors this week.

A Glasgow-based charity has said a generous donation will transform the scale and scope of its services, supporting the charity to feed and deliver food packages for more vulnerable young people across the city.  

Scotland’s favourable tax reliefs make it a more attractive proposition for property investors and landlords, according to DJ Alexander Ltd. The lettings and estate agency points out that Scotland and Wales are now the only two countries of the United Kingdom which have favourable tax relief o

Cabinet secretary for housing Màiri McAllan visited Barratt Homes’ Tower Street at Merchant Quay development in Leith on Thursday 5 March to mark Scottish Apprenticeship Week and meet with current and former apprentices building their careers in the construction industry.

The Highland Council has agreed its budget for 2026-27, setting out plans for new investment in key services, actions to support sustainable growth across the region, and targeted support for those who need it most.  The budget includes:

Edinburgh letting agent Clan Gordon has been ranked among the UK’s top 100 small and medium-sized businesses for the second year running after being named in the 2026 Elite Business 100. The specialist property management firm secured 34th place in the national rankings, which recognises high-

South Ayrshire Council has set its 2026/27 Housing Revenue Account (HRA) Revenue Budget and Capital Budget 2026/27 to 2030/31. Both budgets were approved by councillors at the meeting of South Ayrshire Council on Thursday 5 March 2026.

Moray Council has approved its updated Developer Obligations Planning Guidance to reflect changes in national planning policy.

Urgent action is needed by Shetland Islands Council to address a £134.3 million projected budget gap by 2029/30, the Accounts Commission has warned.

A scheme to help wounded or sick veterans recover their confidence through golf is among 30 projects to receive backing from the Scottish Veterans Fund.

Hillhead Housing Association held an opening ceremony on Thursday 5 March for its new build development in Fauldhead, Kirkintilloch. The 41-unit development comprises flats, cottage flats and terraced houses. Tenants moved in over the summer and autumn of 2025 and all are delighted with the quality