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A survey has been launched to address a data shortfall around the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on landlords and their operations. Delivered by the University of Glasgow and funded by UKRI (UK Research and Innovation), the research seeks to identify how landlords have d

Almost 500 new homes are set to be built on the site of the former Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre (AECC). The venue, which was rendered redundant once the P&J Live arena opened in 2019, has long been earmarked for redevelopment.

Phase two of East Ayrshire Council's New Cumnock flood protection scheme is well underway.

The Scottish Government has added another £2 million to the Self-Build Loan Fund, which supports self-builders unable to obtain mainstream self-build mortgage finance. Around £4m has already been allocated in loans, for 28 self-builds across Scotland.

A community buyout bid has been unveiled which could see a village once impacted by the Highland Clearances re-populated once again. North Sutherland Community Forestry Trust, along with Strathnaver Museum and Bettyhill Strathnaver, Altnaharra Community Council and North Sutherland Wildlife Gro

The Cheviot Area Partnership is keen to hear from residents who would like to become members of a community-led panel responsible for assessing applications to the Cheviot Community Fund. The opportunity has become available as a result of a working group of local residents who proposed an amended p

Eligible families can apply for a Scottish Government grant of at least £120 to help with the cost of school uniforms. The Scottish Government and local authority leaders have reached an agreement to increase the national school clothing grant to a minimum of £120 per eligible primary sc

Pension funds could have an important role to play in providing a share of the investment necessary to build the supply of social housing required in Scotland, according to the Scottish Banking and Finance Group (SBFG).

An innovative online tool has been launched to provide the construction industry with greater clarity and understanding of future public sector construction projects to be delivered across Scotland.

Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) president Jo Richardson has unveiled more about the presidential campaign which will run throughout her time in office as she takes up the role today. The Homeful campaign seeks to build on the success of the response to homelessness and rough sleeping durin

Home Group in Scotland has been placed 4th in the UK’s Best Workplaces for Women Awards 2021. Ranked alongside global companies such as Hilton and Santander, Home Group’s position also makes them the top-performing housing association in the UK and highest performing organisation in Scot

An innovation centre for sensing, imaging, and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies has reached a key milestone as it works alongside Blackwood Homes and Care to develop initiatives to help older people live independent lives has supported its 250th project since its inception. CENSI

As part of its community benefit programmes for the City of Edinburgh Council, Urban Union has teamed up with Muirhouse Housing Association (MHA) to provide over £15,000 in ongoing support to the Muirhouse Millennium Centre in the north of Edinburgh since the onset of the pandemic in March 202

Proposals to replace a number of office and other buildings owned by Midlothian Council in Dalkeith with new housing, retail and community space are to be considered as part of an initiative to regenerate the town centre. As a result of the pandemic, the council has seen a transformation in how it w

A historic Edinburgh brewery site is set for a new lease of life having been brought to the market.