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Perth & Kinross Council’s refusal of a housing application in Milnathort has been overturned by the Scottish Government.

A new land classification of Amberfield would reduce costs for developers and enable SMEs and self/custom builders to generate homes at speed, according to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Amberfield is land that is ready to go, for example brownfield land that does not require w

CALA Homes has named Craig Lynes as the new managing director for its East of Scotland region, taking over the reins from David McGrath who was named regional chairman in March. CALA Homes (East), which covers south and east Scotland from its Falkirk offices, remains the homebuilder’s largest

Plans for a multi-million-pound waterfront development at the western end of the Kirkcaldy Esplanade have been rejected by Fife Council.

Glasgow planners have approved plans to demolish an Anniesland pub and build flats in its place.  A three-storey block containing six flats is proposed for the site of the Signal Bar at 176 Fulton Street.

Rejected plans to convert a Muirhead garage into flats has been sent back to Angus Council for appeal consideration. The Scottish Government’s planning and environmental appeals division said it has no remit relating to Muirhead Garage on Newtyle Road and the matter should be challenged throug

A property management firm has said that evicting people from their homes should not be considered in the current climate and that the welfare and well-being of tenants and landlords must remain paramount as long as the continued impact of the coronavirus pandemic remains. While the longevity of the

The large majority (85%) of housing associations and sheltered housing providers believe their organisations' perceptions on using technology to support resident’s wellbeing has changed for the better during COVID-19.

Shelter Scotland has reiterated its call for an extension to the current eviction protections amid a 40% increase in applications for crisis grants. New figures from the Scottish Welfare Fund show there were 21,709 applications for crisis grants in June 2020, and a total spend of £1,310,8

Berwickshire Housing Association (BHA) has secured support for a number of its tenants to gain access and support through working in partnership with Connecting Scotland and Scottish Borders Council.

Construction is now well under way to build a new generation of council houses in North Ayrshire. Extra care is being taken to ensure work is carried out safely and in line with national guidelines relating to coronavirus.

With coronavirus restrictions continuing to ease across Scotland, work is set to commence at a brand new residential development of six flats in Dingwall. No.1-6 Joe Yates Court, from local developer Ark Estates, will comprise six one-bedroom flats over three floors, providing much needed affor

East Lothian Council is seeking views on its proposal to turn the site of a former care home in Tranent into a development of new council homes.

What is the role of land in enabling, or preventing, the development of new homes in rural Scotland? What opportunities should we be making more of? And what changes need to be made to adequately satisfy housing need in rural communities, both for those who currently live there, and to allow for sus

Residents in Argyll and Bute are being asked to say what matters most to them when it comes to housing in Argyll and Bute. Argyll and Bute Council and its partners are preparing a new Local Housing Strategy which will set out priorities for action in the next five years (2021-26).